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 | $35.95 | 10.527% | $39.7345 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $96.66 | 11.184% | $107.4705 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
Purchase #3 | $202.65 | 6.732% | $216.2924 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 13.174% | $102.3093 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #5 | $26.42 | 12.752% | $29.7891 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $111.27 | 11.186% | $123.7167 | $123.72 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.65 | 3.274% | $177.2698 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $735.00 | $796.5823 | $796.58 | $796.55 | $796.60 |