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 | $34.67 | 13.839% | $39.468 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.45 | 7.144% | $15.4823 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $156.50 | 10.699% | $173.2439 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
Purchase #4 | $103.68 | 13.630% | $117.8116 | $117.81 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.57 | 12.374% | $104.0246 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.87 | 9.220% | $240.142 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $104.42 | 11.313% | $116.233 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.16 | $806.4054 | $806.39 | $806.40 | $806.30 |