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 | $34.39 | 5.858% | $36.4046 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.79 | 13.463% | $13.3773 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #3 | $62.33 | 6.630% | $66.4625 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.83 | 12.795% | $118.243 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
Purchase #5 | $171.41 | 7.151% | $183.6675 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
Purchase #6 | $233.71 | 12.582% | $263.1154 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
Purchase #7 | $143.94 | 10.613% | $159.2164 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.40 | $840.4867 | $840.49 | $840.45 | $840.50 |