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 | $36.98 | 6.181% | $39.2657 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $210.38 | 4.126% | $219.0603 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
Purchase #3 | $45.42 | 7.492% | $48.8229 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 4.355% | $45.2692 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $66.45 | 9.461% | $72.7368 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $212.83 | 12.770% | $240.0084 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $106.30 | 10.392% | $117.3467 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $721.74 | $782.5100 | $782.52 | $782.45 | $782.50 |