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 | $35.32 | 11.540% | $39.3959 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.42 | 13.517% | $220.6998 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #3 | $49.61 | 5.294% | $52.2364 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.62 | 9.669% | $25.9038 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #5 | $43.34 | 7.848% | $46.7413 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.33 | 3.262% | $136.6466 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
Purchase #7 | $180.29 | 4.377% | $188.1813 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.93 | $709.8051 | $709.81 | $709.85 | $709.70 |