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 | $37.56 | 6.600% | $40.039 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.45 | 13.640% | $156.1982 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.70 | 12.554% | $103.212 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 8.586% | $37.5925 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #5 | $200.53 | 9.258% | $219.0951 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 5.261% | $46.0938 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #7 | $158.50 | 13.260% | $179.5171 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $704.15 | $781.7477 | $781.75 | $781.75 | $781.70 |