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 | $35.27 | 11.731% | $39.4075 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.51 | 6.593% | $92.2136 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.91 | 7.550% | $171.9832 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #4 | $215.72 | 6.585% | $229.9252 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
Purchase #5 | $44.96 | 9.401% | $49.1867 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 4.645% | $162.1579 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $10.86 | 3.812% | $11.274 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.19 | $756.1481 | $756.15 | $756.15 | $756.20 |