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 | $37.60 | 6.296% | $39.9673 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $38.59 | 12.452% | $43.3952 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.76 | 6.747% | $166.2691 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.80 | 11.612% | $269.8778 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #5 | $132.70 | 11.632% | $148.1357 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 4.185% | $81.2435 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #7 | $28.72 | 12.293% | $32.2505 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.15 | $781.1391 | $781.15 | $781.15 | $781.20 |