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 | $35.56 | 13.495% | $40.3588 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.66 | 10.440% | $154.2405 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #3 | $63.30 | 8.686% | $68.7982 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #4 | $23.47 | 3.371% | $24.2612 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
Purchase #5 | $148.87 | 8.196% | $161.0714 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
Purchase #6 | $216.25 | 3.410% | $223.6241 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #7 | $147.74 | 8.601% | $160.4471 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.85 | $832.8013 | $832.80 | $832.75 | $832.80 |