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 | $38.45 | 4.867% | $40.3214 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $68.87 | 3.279% | $71.1282 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
Purchase #3 | $89.71 | 5.345% | $94.505 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 7.756% | $249.4767 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 13.368% | $232.155 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #6 | $107.48 | 3.766% | $111.5277 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.94 | 7.393% | $77.2585 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.75 | $876.3725 | $876.39 | $876.40 | $876.40 |