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 | $37.59 | 6.854% | $40.1664 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $230.41 | 9.298% | $251.8335 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #3 | $20.52 | 12.601% | $23.1057 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
Purchase #4 | $36.61 | 13.758% | $41.6468 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.51 | 11.862% | $113.5511 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.65 | 8.732% | $73.5572 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.44 | 13.482% | $277.3954 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $738.73 | $821.2561 | $821.27 | $821.25 | $821.30 |