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 | $70.43 | 4.771% | $73.7902 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.76 | 9.728% | $108.3674 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #3 | $117.90 | 3.229% | $121.707 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
Purchase #4 | $105.92 | 8.706% | $115.1414 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.40 | 12.366% | $166.7511 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $234.80 | 9.474% | $257.045 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.81 | 4.261% | $96.7646 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.02 | $939.5667 | $939.57 | $939.55 | $939.60 |