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 | $35.97 | 9.496% | $39.3857 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.42 | 6.314% | $165.2332 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #3 | $192.40 | 7.775% | $207.3591 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
Purchase #4 | $127.99 | 8.717% | $139.1469 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
Purchase #5 | $107.77 | 8.278% | $116.6912 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #6 | $130.58 | 9.553% | $143.0543 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 5.625% | $30.1771 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.70 | $841.0475 | $841.05 | $841.10 | $841.10 |