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 | $38.88 | 11.103% | $43.1968 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #2 | $103.92 | 5.306% | $109.434 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
Purchase #3 | $173.35 | 6.626% | $184.8362 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
Purchase #4 | $236.60 | 9.861% | $259.9311 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #5 | $74.32 | 5.578% | $78.4656 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $73.72 | 6.325% | $78.3828 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #7 | $117.99 | 11.615% | $131.6945 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.78 | $885.9410 | $885.94 | $886.00 | $885.90 |