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 | $39.95 | 3.124% | $41.198 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #2 | $6.37 | 4.443% | $6.653 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
Purchase #3 | $195.62 | 8.231% | $211.7215 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.46 | 7.755% | $142.7323 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #5 | $116.95 | 11.466% | $130.3595 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 11.788% | $159.1414 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #7 | $70.89 | 12.180% | $79.5244 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $704.60 | $771.3301 | $771.32 | $771.30 | $771.30 |