Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $35.72 | 12.431% | $40.1604 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $118.25 | 9.670% | $129.6848 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #3 | $75.33 | 9.742% | $82.6686 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $152.91 | 5.189% | $160.8445 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #5 | $141.94 | 4.135% | $147.8092 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #6 | $213.76 | 7.754% | $230.335 | $230.34 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
Purchase #7 | $86.49 | 11.287% | $96.2521 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.40 | $887.7546 | $887.75 | $887.75 | $887.80 |