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 | $38.64 | 3.775% | $40.0987 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $78.86 | 5.153% | $82.9237 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #3 | $57.57 | 7.412% | $61.8371 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
Purchase #4 | $71.35 | 11.228% | $79.3612 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.95 | 3.431% | $39.2521 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 5.728% | $65.2236 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
Purchase #7 | $146.36 | 10.869% | $162.2679 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.42 | $530.9643 | $530.96 | $530.90 | $531.00 |