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 | $37.27 | 8.692% | $40.5095 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 3.558% | $24.4293 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $127.49 | 4.189% | $132.8306 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.29 | 12.831% | $281.2764 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
Purchase #5 | $116.51 | 3.589% | $120.6915 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #6 | $126.81 | 10.136% | $139.6635 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
Purchase #7 | $92.25 | 9.272% | $100.8034 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.21 | $840.2042 | $840.20 | $840.25 | $840.20 |