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 | $35.81 | 10.459% | $39.5554 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $150.63 | 12.327% | $169.1982 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #3 | $173.58 | 3.239% | $179.2023 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #4 | $39.90 | 7.697% | $42.9711 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #5 | $180.60 | 13.840% | $205.595 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 6.549% | $119.9955 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.33 | 10.745% | $102.2509 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.47 | $858.7684 | $858.78 | $858.75 | $858.90 |