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 | $97.62 | 3.237% | $100.78 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #2 | $38.61 | 3.846% | $40.0949 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.42 | 7.749% | $185.7808 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $78.61 | 8.366% | $85.1865 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.99 | 11.410% | $86.8887 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $155.63 | 4.527% | $162.6754 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 9.727% | $175.8814 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.17 | $837.2877 | $837.29 | $837.40 | $837.40 |