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 | $35.73 | 12.782% | $40.297 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.52 | 12.667% | $40.0193 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $75.66 | 3.373% | $78.212 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $110.48 | 3.408% | $114.2452 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $65.37 | 4.340% | $68.2071 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.57 | 4.670% | $184.8158 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.93 | 7.318% | $190.9509 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $677.26 | $716.7473 | $716.76 | $716.70 | $716.70 |