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 | $37.37 | 8.407% | $40.5117 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.74 | 9.264% | $229.1703 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
Purchase #3 | $190.85 | 3.327% | $197.1996 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $14.94 | 6.222% | $15.8696 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #5 | $137.59 | 5.804% | $145.5757 | $145.58 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $8.25 | 9.718% | $9.0517 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
Purchase #7 | $145.70 | 9.642% | $159.7484 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $744.44 | $797.1270 | $797.13 | $797.10 | $797.20 |