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 | $37.50 | 8.594% | $40.7228 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 13.263% | $179.4199 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 10.300% | $270.7865 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #4 | $52.86 | 4.863% | $55.4306 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.29 | 11.291% | $92.6943 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.91 | 7.770% | $120.6054 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.71 | 11.791% | $81.2832 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.18 | $840.9427 | $840.94 | $840.95 | $840.90 |