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 | $38.64 | 4.528% | $40.3896 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 11.309% | $163.4684 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.30 | 13.237% | $81.8704 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
Purchase #4 | $229.34 | 9.315% | $250.703 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $41.28 | 3.711% | $42.8119 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #6 | $42.48 | 9.292% | $46.4272 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.46 | 6.873% | $238.8184 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.36 | $864.4889 | $864.49 | $864.45 | $864.50 |