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 | $37.62 | 5.610% | $39.7305 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 4.517% | $5.6021 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #3 | $134.49 | 3.389% | $139.0479 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 7.682% | $15.7108 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
Purchase #5 | $59.88 | 13.826% | $68.159 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
Purchase #6 | $218.43 | 13.363% | $247.6188 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.46 | 7.356% | $175.4841 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.83 | $691.3532 | $691.35 | $691.35 | $691.30 |