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 | $41.98 | 6.687% | $44.7872 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #2 | $20.46 | 3.155% | $21.1055 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 5.724% | $174.9521 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $137.68 | 13.201% | $155.8551 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
Purchase #5 | $149.59 | 7.399% | $160.6582 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 5.143% | $240.2518 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 13.825% | $72.222 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.14 | $869.8319 | $869.84 | $869.80 | $870.00 |