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 | $33.55 | 10.341% | $37.0194 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $110.83 | 9.242% | $121.0729 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
Purchase #3 | $141.77 | 8.247% | $153.4618 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.28 | 9.783% | $43.1228 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #5 | $244.64 | 6.394% | $260.2823 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #6 | $46.91 | 7.588% | $50.4695 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #7 | $98.29 | 13.869% | $111.9218 | $111.92 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.27 | $777.3505 | $777.34 | $777.25 | $777.40 |