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 | $37.51 | 7.644% | $40.3773 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $216.44 | 11.851% | $242.0903 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.31 | 10.180% | $88.4856 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.68 | 4.600% | $90.6673 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $156.65 | 5.429% | $165.1545 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.93 | 6.796% | $55.4592 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 8.870% | $272.1641 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.51 | $954.3983 | $954.40 | $954.40 | $954.60 |