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 | $37.93 | 5.574% | $40.0442 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 3.166% | $127.1727 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 6.441% | $37.7972 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #4 | $118.41 | 10.486% | $130.8265 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.36 | 7.220% | $223.4036 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
Purchase #6 | $152.95 | 6.693% | $163.1869 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.47 | 4.539% | $130.1197 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.90 | $852.5508 | $852.55 | $852.55 | $852.50 |