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 | $50.31 | 3.772% | $52.2077 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.69 | 6.128% | $39.9996 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $84.48 | 3.557% | $87.485 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 6.853% | $77.9386 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
Purchase #5 | $124.37 | 5.440% | $131.1357 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
Purchase #6 | $134.83 | 6.815% | $144.0187 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 3.786% | $256.2891 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $751.56 | $789.0744 | $789.09 | $789.10 | $789.00 |