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 | $38.79 | 4.305% | $40.4599 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.39 | 3.254% | $46.867 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.49 | 11.617% | $95.4214 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.54 | 10.213% | $20.4335 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #5 | $84.89 | 13.171% | $96.0709 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $222.80 | 7.527% | $239.5702 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 5.558% | $249.5497 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.31 | $788.3726 | $788.37 | $788.30 | $788.40 |