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 | $38.50 | 5.267% | $40.5278 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.52 | 12.354% | $117.4324 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.39 | 6.145% | $194.6593 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.34 | 11.784% | $255.2476 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 13.372% | $100.0961 | $100.10 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $19.37 | 7.760% | $20.8731 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #7 | $124.77 | 10.336% | $137.6662 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.18 | $866.5025 | $866.51 | $866.50 | $866.50 |