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 | $37.52 | 8.299% | $40.6338 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 10.484% | $82.178 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.90 | 3.258% | $144.4579 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $60.46 | 8.134% | $65.3778 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 11.289% | $250.8454 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $23.61 | 8.402% | $25.5937 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #7 | $222.92 | 12.244% | $250.2143 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.19 | $859.3009 | $859.30 | $859.35 | $859.30 |