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 | $36.88 | 9.582% | $40.4138 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $188.79 | 5.602% | $199.366 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 6.475% | $13.4584 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
Purchase #4 | $178.58 | 6.202% | $189.6555 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
Purchase #5 | $98.81 | 7.241% | $105.9648 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
Purchase #6 | $169.25 | 7.560% | $182.0453 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
Purchase #7 | $51.45 | 10.763% | $56.9876 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.40 | $787.8914 | $787.90 | $787.85 | $788.00 |