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 | $38.65 | 4.543% | $40.4059 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $220.30 | 3.489% | $227.9863 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
Purchase #3 | $53.48 | 12.743% | $60.295 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #4 | $20.43 | 10.868% | $22.6503 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 13.405% | $86.0631 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
Purchase #6 | $167.66 | 11.368% | $186.7196 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $104.85 | 5.189% | $110.2907 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $681.26 | $734.4109 | $734.42 | $734.40 | $734.50 |