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 | $39.75 | 5.774% | $42.0452 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $195.60 | 12.535% | $220.1185 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #3 | $17.63 | 6.573% | $18.7888 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.28 | 6.699% | $184.888 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #5 | $34.73 | 7.545% | $37.3504 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $36.85 | 6.497% | $39.2441 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #7 | $51.70 | 6.496% | $55.0584 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.54 | $597.4934 | $597.50 | $597.50 | $597.50 |