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 | $35.92 | 9.275% | $39.2516 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 7.438% | $79.9983 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $89.51 | 12.547% | $100.7408 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.68 | 4.653% | $49.8986 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 8.587% | $39.9274 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.98 | 9.674% | $157.9086 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $233.46 | 3.781% | $242.2871 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.78 | $710.0124 | $710.02 | $710.05 | $710.00 |