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 | $37.88 | 4.760% | $39.6831 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 8.412% | $173.0147 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $15.53 | 5.133% | $16.3272 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #4 | $24.62 | 8.125% | $26.6204 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #5 | $10.72 | 12.183% | $12.026 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #6 | $149.76 | 10.336% | $165.2392 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #7 | $129.92 | 13.432% | $147.3709 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.02 | $580.2815 | $580.28 | $580.30 | $580.20 |