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 | $38.32 | 4.460% | $40.0291 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $76.27 | 9.140% | $83.2411 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $245.41 | 10.151% | $270.3216 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.67 | 10.457% | $40.5046 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $121.49 | 6.538% | $129.433 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #6 | $109.39 | 13.378% | $124.0242 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $91.52 | 9.138% | $99.8831 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.07 | $787.4367 | $787.42 | $787.45 | $787.30 |