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 | $37.27 | 8.339% | $40.3779 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.86 | 3.869% | $136.9617 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
Purchase #3 | $53.93 | 7.792% | $58.1322 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #4 | $99.96 | 13.410% | $113.3646 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 10.660% | $206.3034 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 7.822% | $172.4613 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $116.44 | 9.281% | $127.2468 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.84 | $854.8479 | $854.84 | $854.85 | $854.90 |