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 | $36.35 | 10.517% | $40.1729 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.38 | 5.141% | $39.3017 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $166.44 | 11.314% | $185.271 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $125.40 | 12.288% | $140.8092 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
Purchase #5 | $90.51 | 5.137% | $95.1595 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
Purchase #6 | $13.47 | 4.224% | $14.039 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.27 | 4.542% | $168.5949 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $630.82 | $683.3482 | $683.34 | $683.30 | $683.40 |