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 | $35.97 | 12.849% | $40.5918 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $178.97 | 4.466% | $186.9628 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $38.57 | 9.313% | $42.162 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #4 | $119.62 | 3.636% | $123.9694 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #5 | $216.64 | 11.807% | $242.2187 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $87.69 | 10.673% | $97.0492 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 6.607% | $5.6822 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.79 | $738.6361 | $738.63 | $738.60 | $738.70 |