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 | $38.26 | 5.561% | $40.3876 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 6.178% | $154.627 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
Purchase #3 | $123.83 | 12.230% | $138.9744 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $61.86 | 5.274% | $65.1225 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
Purchase #5 | $25.25 | 12.689% | $28.454 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.75 | 4.198% | $46.6286 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
Purchase #7 | $80.60 | 10.593% | $89.138 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.18 | $563.3321 | $563.33 | $563.35 | $563.30 |