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 | $36.74 | 9.383% | $40.1873 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.38 | 11.708% | $29.4686 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 11.796% | $259.6462 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
Purchase #4 | $143.81 | 9.413% | $157.3468 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.50 | 7.529% | $256.4567 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $99.57 | 3.234% | $102.7901 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #7 | $24.55 | 12.246% | $27.5564 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.80 | $873.4521 | $873.47 | $873.45 | $873.50 |