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 | $35.90 | 11.447% | $40.0095 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $19.39 | 12.159% | $21.7476 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
Purchase #3 | $202.88 | 10.818% | $224.8276 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
Purchase #4 | $104.93 | 5.545% | $110.7484 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
Purchase #5 | $157.66 | 5.688% | $166.6277 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
Purchase #6 | $156.96 | 6.110% | $166.5503 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
Purchase #7 | $160.81 | 6.292% | $170.9282 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.53 | $901.4393 | $901.45 | $901.50 | $901.30 |