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 | $36.73 | 5.763% | $38.8467 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $7.38 | 5.507% | $7.7864 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
Purchase #3 | $21.60 | 10.650% | $23.9004 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 11.626% | $39.5714 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $17.76 | 13.538% | $20.1643 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #6 | $43.75 | 5.309% | $46.0727 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
Purchase #7 | $127.54 | 9.354% | $139.4701 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $290.21 | $315.8120 | $315.81 | $315.75 | $315.90 |