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 | $37.58 | 5.366% | $39.5965 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 4.205% | $52.4881 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.88 | 7.373% | $57.8526 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #4 | $198.69 | 12.471% | $223.4686 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 8.336% | $142.3535 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #6 | $97.51 | 10.324% | $107.5769 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $111.30 | 6.493% | $118.5267 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.73 | $741.8629 | $741.87 | $741.90 | $742.00 |