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 | $36.67 | 10.558% | $40.5416 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $177.35 | 12.189% | $198.9672 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.80 | 3.819% | $149.2917 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.98 | 8.275% | $43.2883 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $222.27 | 8.681% | $241.5653 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 3.112% | $85.418 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $24.80 | 3.637% | $25.702 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.71 | $784.7741 | $784.78 | $784.75 | $784.80 |