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 | $39.49 | 3.275% | $40.7833 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $106.25 | 4.684% | $111.2268 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $163.40 | 13.370% | $185.2466 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $162.80 | 11.444% | $181.4308 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
Purchase #5 | $39.87 | 11.247% | $44.3542 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #6 | $65.63 | 8.246% | $71.0418 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 13.404% | $259.4684 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.24 | $893.5519 | $893.55 | $893.60 | $893.50 |