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 | $36.75 | 10.209% | $40.5018 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.64 | 12.763% | $44.6993 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #3 | $86.27 | 4.636% | $90.2695 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $115.84 | 8.684% | $125.8995 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 8.817% | $268.4407 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #6 | $72.46 | 11.676% | $80.9204 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.80 | 6.855% | $86.3388 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.45 | $737.0700 | $737.07 | $737.05 | $737.00 |