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 | $36.93 | 8.529% | $40.0798 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $102.60 | 9.820% | $112.6753 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 7.207% | $180.5795 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $29.58 | 11.766% | $33.0604 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 6.512% | $211.3198 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
Purchase #6 | $197.87 | 4.730% | $207.2293 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 10.180% | $52.5118 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.48 | $837.4559 | $837.46 | $837.50 | $837.50 |