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 | $36.75 | 9.513% | $40.246 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.95 | 8.104% | $95.0775 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #3 | $77.84 | 9.827% | $85.4893 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #4 | $170.31 | 12.590% | $191.752 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
Purchase #5 | $213.74 | 7.557% | $229.8923 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
Purchase #6 | $44.26 | 12.463% | $49.7761 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #7 | $152.67 | 12.866% | $172.3125 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.52 | $864.5457 | $864.55 | $864.60 | $864.60 |