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 | $36.48 | 10.343% | $40.2531 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $79.93 | 11.437% | $89.0716 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.81 | 6.696% | $125.6986 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #4 | $145.75 | 9.400% | $159.4505 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.54 | 11.865% | $232.1646 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #6 | $65.62 | 11.249% | $73.0016 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #7 | $133.66 | 3.672% | $138.568 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.79 | $858.2080 | $858.20 | $858.15 | $858.40 |