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 | $38.87 | 4.158% | $40.4862 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 6.562% | $151.7336 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
Purchase #3 | $102.57 | 6.303% | $109.035 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 12.765% | $83.8633 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #5 | $221.90 | 12.854% | $250.423 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $103.74 | 5.170% | $109.1034 | $109.10 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #7 | $105.86 | 5.316% | $111.4875 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.70 | $856.1320 | $856.13 | $856.15 | $856.10 |