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 | $34.70 | 13.748% | $39.4706 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 13.241% | $185.2057 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.67 | 11.306% | $61.9641 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
Purchase #4 | $76.84 | 7.288% | $82.4401 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
Purchase #5 | $155.90 | 4.133% | $162.3433 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.37 | 12.317% | $80.1606 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #7 | $238.58 | 8.468% | $258.783 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.61 | $870.3674 | $870.36 | $870.35 | $870.40 |