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 | $37.25 | 7.808% | $40.1585 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 9.547% | $55.5622 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #3 | $5.33 | 13.726% | $6.0616 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
Purchase #4 | $218.96 | 10.606% | $242.1829 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #5 | $223.69 | 6.534% | $238.3059 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $61.51 | 9.857% | $67.573 | $67.57 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.28 | 8.256% | $184.3383 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.74 | $834.1824 | $834.18 | $834.15 | $834.30 |