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 | $36.46 | 10.797% | $40.3966 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $243.89 | 6.132% | $258.8453 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #3 | $33.71 | 6.210% | $35.8034 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #4 | $66.60 | 5.222% | $70.0779 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
Purchase #5 | $126.87 | 12.237% | $142.3951 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #6 | $40.67 | 6.171% | $43.1797 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #7 | $246.62 | 8.570% | $267.7553 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.82 | $858.4533 | $858.47 | $858.50 | $858.50 |