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 | $36.83 | 6.736% | $39.3109 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $10.60 | 5.167% | $11.1477 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
Purchase #3 | $30.37 | 4.474% | $31.7288 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #4 | $243.60 | 12.324% | $273.6213 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #5 | $130.43 | 7.458% | $140.1575 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.49 | 8.824% | $187.7105 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #7 | $126.38 | 9.262% | $138.0853 | $138.09 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.70 | $821.7620 | $821.77 | $821.75 | $821.70 |