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 | $38.30 | 3.855% | $39.7765 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.29 | 6.610% | $121.8446 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
Purchase #3 | $173.25 | 6.604% | $184.6914 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 8.475% | $230.7806 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #5 | $19.89 | 3.442% | $20.5746 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $92.83 | 6.249% | $98.6309 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
Purchase #7 | $26.89 | 12.118% | $30.1485 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.20 | $726.4471 | $726.44 | $726.50 | $726.40 |