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 | $38.99 | 5.405% | $41.0974 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #2 | $122.67 | 13.613% | $139.3691 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $64.41 | 4.740% | $67.463 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 10.381% | $208.4324 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.87 | 12.158% | $60.4195 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #6 | $215.79 | 8.238% | $233.5668 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.94 | 5.860% | $41.2219 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.50 | $791.5701 | $791.57 | $791.50 | $791.60 |