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 | $36.79 | 7.273% | $39.4657 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.41 | 10.504% | $88.8563 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 6.218% | $82.4889 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $155.27 | 12.850% | $175.2222 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 5.595% | $148.2871 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #6 | $134.87 | 13.730% | $153.3877 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #7 | $67.78 | 13.683% | $77.0543 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $693.21 | $764.7622 | $764.77 | $764.75 | $764.90 |