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 | $40.98 | 13.173% | $46.3783 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 11.835% | $45.282 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.83 | 3.864% | $81.876 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #4 | $211.33 | 5.390% | $222.7207 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.40 | 3.515% | $225.0416 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
Purchase #6 | $29.42 | 10.171% | $32.4123 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #7 | $97.50 | 5.685% | $103.0429 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.95 | $756.7538 | $756.75 | $756.80 | $756.70 |