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 | $35.68 | 10.531% | $39.4375 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.69 | 5.550% | $183.3298 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
Purchase #3 | $5.55 | 12.415% | $6.239 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #4 | $89.89 | 11.559% | $100.2804 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #5 | $6.92 | 8.446% | $7.5045 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.55 | 9.826% | $52.2223 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #7 | $158.66 | 13.162% | $179.5428 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.94 | $568.5563 | $568.55 | $568.60 | $568.40 |