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 | $38.93 | 3.723% | $40.3794 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.36 | 10.874% | $48.075 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #3 | $129.67 | 6.657% | $138.3021 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $113.48 | 9.795% | $124.5954 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #5 | $85.68 | 4.156% | $89.2409 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #6 | $139.82 | 3.520% | $144.7417 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 6.480% | $188.459 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.93 | $773.7935 | $773.80 | $773.85 | $773.80 |