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 | $36.38 | 10.795% | $40.3072 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $110.80 | 9.362% | $121.1731 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
Purchase #3 | $119.47 | 7.141% | $128.0014 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #4 | $79.65 | 4.310% | $83.0829 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #5 | $129.90 | 3.477% | $134.4166 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.68 | 13.585% | $108.6781 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #7 | $126.98 | 12.769% | $143.1941 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.86 | $758.8534 | $758.85 | $758.85 | $758.90 |