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 | $38.50 | 4.274% | $40.1455 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 3.236% | $50.4514 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 12.458% | $54.7783 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $211.75 | 13.708% | $240.7767 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #5 | $105.26 | 7.508% | $113.1629 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 10.859% | $35.4084 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #7 | $73.28 | 9.377% | $80.1515 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.31 | $614.8747 | $614.88 | $614.90 | $615.00 |