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 | $35.78 | 10.508% | $39.5398 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.42 | 13.803% | $155.2501 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $90.69 | 4.534% | $94.8019 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $23.65 | 3.444% | $24.4645 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #5 | $179.36 | 13.300% | $203.2149 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #6 | $91.32 | 5.464% | $96.3097 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #7 | $76.40 | 5.153% | $80.3369 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.62 | $693.9178 | $693.91 | $693.90 | $693.90 |