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 | $37.91 | 5.463% | $39.981 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.56 | 12.351% | $196.1199 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $37.62 | 10.436% | $41.546 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.83 | 6.390% | $48.7585 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
Purchase #5 | $136.83 | 6.344% | $145.5105 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $234.33 | 10.217% | $258.2715 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #7 | $97.43 | 12.175% | $109.2921 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.51 | $839.4795 | $839.48 | $839.45 | $839.50 |