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 | $38.59 | 4.716% | $40.4099 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $58.26 | 7.343% | $62.538 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
Purchase #3 | $147.60 | 3.135% | $152.2273 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
Purchase #4 | $101.98 | 12.276% | $114.4991 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 7.217% | $80.3806 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $85.92 | 3.691% | $89.0913 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.64 | 12.640% | $282.3209 | $282.32 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.96 | $821.4671 | $821.47 | $821.50 | $821.40 |