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 | $35.36 | 10.740% | $39.1577 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 13.456% | $146.8915 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #3 | $182.90 | 13.625% | $207.8201 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
Purchase #4 | $123.28 | 6.386% | $131.1527 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 4.702% | $103.9167 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $142.83 | 10.216% | $157.4215 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.98 | 6.174% | $54.1275 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.07 | $840.4877 | $840.49 | $840.45 | $840.50 |