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 | $37.96 | 5.823% | $40.1704 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $133.39 | 3.337% | $137.8412 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
Purchase #3 | $155.83 | 3.607% | $161.4508 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 5.858% | $42.6502 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #5 | $191.77 | 5.761% | $202.8179 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #6 | $98.62 | 3.148% | $101.7246 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 11.445% | $76.8748 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.84 | $763.5299 | $763.52 | $763.45 | $763.60 |