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 | $37.39 | 6.598% | $39.857 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $162.39 | 12.688% | $182.994 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 6.655% | $252.4844 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.62 | 8.166% | $49.3453 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
Purchase #5 | $13.82 | 5.314% | $14.5544 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
Purchase #6 | $8.86 | 6.421% | $9.4289 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
Purchase #7 | $169.68 | 5.625% | $179.2245 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $674.49 | $727.8885 | $727.88 | $727.90 | $727.90 |