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 | $87.53 | 4.330% | $91.32 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 9.423% | $42.281 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $133.59 | 4.245% | $139.2609 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.95 | 3.336% | $121.8848 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 7.230% | $41.4658 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 7.768% | $241.9715 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $55.90 | 8.240% | $60.5062 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.81 | $738.6902 | $738.69 | $738.65 | $738.80 |