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 | $36.92 | 10.468% | $40.7848 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $161.54 | 6.335% | $171.7736 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 3.713% | $46.1523 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #4 | $200.67 | 5.717% | $212.1423 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #5 | $99.81 | 3.316% | $103.1197 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #6 | $13.73 | 5.410% | $14.4728 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.42 | 12.632% | $262.9056 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.59 | $851.3511 | $851.34 | $851.30 | $851.40 |