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 | $38.47 | 5.655% | $40.6455 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.45 | 12.731% | $82.8009 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #3 | $131.82 | 9.620% | $144.5011 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $87.60 | 10.165% | $96.5045 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 3.522% | $102.7456 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $35.45 | 5.872% | $37.5316 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 11.864% | $247.7228 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $687.49 | $752.4520 | $752.45 | $752.45 | $752.30 |