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 | $36.75 | 10.670% | $40.6712 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $28.52 | 10.855% | $31.6158 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.35 | 8.744% | $162.4092 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.43 | 7.786% | $83.4587 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #5 | $152.28 | 8.205% | $164.7746 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
Purchase #6 | $150.78 | 5.143% | $158.5346 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.42 | 4.344% | $127.7379 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.53 | $769.2020 | $769.20 | $769.15 | $769.20 |