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 | $38.38 | 5.379% | $40.4445 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 3.617% | $81.5984 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #3 | $204.40 | 12.157% | $229.2489 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
Purchase #4 | $163.92 | 9.500% | $179.4924 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.71 | 12.206% | $190.4248 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #6 | $116.72 | 6.605% | $124.4294 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.43 | 6.750% | $35.6865 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.31 | $881.3249 | $881.32 | $881.35 | $881.20 |