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 | $38.87 | 4.722% | $40.7054 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $156.98 | 10.267% | $173.0971 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.53 | 13.782% | $35.8755 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #4 | $240.87 | 11.716% | $269.0903 | $269.09 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.81 | 7.519% | $54.6304 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 3.874% | $205.5666 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.36 | 6.644% | $48.3737 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.32 | $827.3390 | $827.35 | $827.35 | $827.40 |