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 | $35.87 | 13.710% | $40.7878 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $38.87 | 9.856% | $42.701 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $18.35 | 5.193% | $19.3029 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.99 | 13.492% | $173.6314 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
Purchase #5 | $40.68 | 4.452% | $42.4911 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $69.65 | 4.691% | $72.9173 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #7 | $190.82 | 12.285% | $214.2622 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.23 | $606.0937 | $606.09 | $606.10 | $606.10 |