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 | $36.53 | 7.655% | $39.3264 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 3.546% | $165.363 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #3 | $34.83 | 8.593% | $37.8229 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #4 | $158.57 | 12.401% | $178.2343 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
Purchase #5 | $68.72 | 12.677% | $77.4316 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.71 | 13.316% | $120.9195 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 10.301% | $159.5063 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.67 | $778.6040 | $778.60 | $778.60 | $778.50 |