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 | 4.703% | $40.4677 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.35 | 7.385% | $201.1858 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $121.53 | 13.225% | $137.6023 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.49 | 12.409% | $97.2225 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #5 | $91.70 | 13.695% | $104.2583 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #6 | $128.83 | 7.182% | $138.0826 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 6.544% | $84.4361 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.80 | $803.2553 | $803.26 | $803.25 | $803.30 |