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 | $36.29 | 4.302% | $37.8512 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $34.35 | 12.754% | $38.731 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 8.575% | $53.0389 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.96 | 9.806% | $172.3515 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #5 | $36.68 | 12.618% | $41.3083 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.25 | 13.376% | $80.7804 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.50 | 8.358% | $179.3325 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.88 | $603.3938 | $603.39 | $603.45 | $603.40 |