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 | $37.75 | 5.480% | $39.8187 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $142.62 | 6.452% | $151.8218 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.89 | 5.683% | $54.8389 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $75.51 | 11.625% | $84.288 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #5 | $149.81 | 11.811% | $167.5041 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 9.783% | $61.0174 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 12.284% | $280.6426 | $280.64 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.10 | $839.9315 | $839.93 | $839.90 | $839.80 |