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 | $38.83 | 3.102% | $40.0345 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $78.57 | 6.707% | $83.8397 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #3 | $125.30 | 10.847% | $138.8913 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.86 | 6.816% | $10.5321 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
Purchase #5 | $38.93 | 8.825% | $42.3656 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $244.89 | 4.509% | $255.9321 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $125.33 | 9.479% | $137.21 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.71 | $708.8053 | $708.80 | $708.85 | $708.70 |