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 | $38.69 | 3.302% | $39.9675 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 12.665% | $147.4785 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 4.342% | $33.932 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.47 | 13.199% | $88.8273 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 10.837% | $276.3721 | $276.37 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.96 | 5.874% | $173.591 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #7 | $119.33 | 10.331% | $131.658 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.22 | $891.8264 | $891.83 | $891.85 | $891.90 |