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 | $35.66 | 11.871% | $39.8932 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 8.543% | $60.046 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $63.92 | 6.277% | $67.9323 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
Purchase #4 | $213.82 | 8.425% | $231.8343 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $50.61 | 11.180% | $56.2682 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $167.25 | 6.150% | $177.5359 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #7 | $126.92 | 13.547% | $144.1139 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.50 | $777.6238 | $777.62 | $777.65 | $777.50 |