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 | $37.98 | 5.366% | $40.018 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.61 | 9.838% | $263.1828 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.35 | 9.663% | $185.7143 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $77.56 | 11.344% | $86.3584 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.53 | 8.838% | $78.9402 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 12.527% | $156.39 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #7 | $146.90 | 5.341% | $154.7459 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.91 | $965.3496 | $965.35 | $965.35 | $965.30 |