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 | $35.82 | 12.129% | $40.1646 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 7.319% | $40.1266 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #3 | $34.29 | 12.392% | $38.5392 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $54.48 | 12.830% | $61.4698 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
Purchase #5 | $180.35 | 9.454% | $197.4003 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
Purchase #6 | $196.31 | 8.752% | $213.4911 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.39 | 3.145% | $46.8175 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.03 | $638.0091 | $638.01 | $638.00 | $638.00 |