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 | $38.75 | 3.704% | $40.1853 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $139.60 | 9.225% | $152.4781 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.42 | 13.303% | $150.0358 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #4 | $195.38 | 10.804% | $216.4889 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $50.59 | 9.484% | $55.388 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #6 | $160.71 | 7.363% | $172.5431 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $81.83 | 8.313% | $88.6325 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.28 | $875.7517 | $875.76 | $875.85 | $875.70 |