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 | $36.87 | 7.346% | $39.5785 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $119.42 | 8.389% | $129.4381 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #3 | $216.55 | 5.490% | $228.4386 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #4 | $71.67 | 4.817% | $75.1223 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #5 | $86.99 | 8.541% | $94.4198 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 9.123% | $268.9445 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
Purchase #7 | $32.44 | 4.546% | $33.9147 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.40 | $869.8565 | $869.85 | $869.85 | $869.70 |