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 | $63.41 | 12.558% | $71.373 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.46 | 6.194% | $44.028 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #3 | $111.33 | 3.651% | $115.3947 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 12.427% | $281.4048 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 10.457% | $38.0083 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 6.645% | $81.4128 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.58 | 3.351% | $246.5748 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.83 | $878.1964 | $878.18 | $878.15 | $878.20 |