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 | $38.67 | 4.795% | $40.5242 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.76 | 10.777% | $147.0675 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.26 | 11.826% | $72.9776 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $89.65 | 12.300% | $100.677 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.93 | 7.808% | $240.3364 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $35.64 | 5.647% | $37.6526 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
Purchase #7 | $183.69 | 8.855% | $199.9557 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.60 | $839.1910 | $839.20 | $839.20 | $839.30 |