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 | $36.56 | 10.484% | $40.393 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 3.485% | $164.9447 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
Purchase #3 | $64.95 | 6.551% | $69.2049 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.36 | 4.121% | $87.8365 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 10.568% | $139.2162 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.25 | 13.145% | $268.4365 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.81 | 8.311% | $76.695 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.23 | $846.7268 | $846.73 | $846.75 | $846.60 |