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 | $38.76 | 3.118% | $39.9685 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.31 | 5.788% | $139.9681 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $29.75 | 3.665% | $30.8403 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 5.388% | $90.1805 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #5 | $79.89 | 12.349% | $89.7556 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $216.71 | 10.246% | $238.9141 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $100.86 | 9.254% | $110.1936 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.85 | $739.8207 | $739.82 | $739.80 | $739.90 |