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 | $38.79 | 9.245% | $42.3761 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $159.45 | 4.711% | $166.9617 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 11.356% | $150.7872 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.65 | 11.634% | $144.7335 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 8.821% | $46.4666 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $35.82 | 5.754% | $37.8811 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $43.69 | 11.755% | $48.8258 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.51 | $638.0320 | $638.04 | $638.10 | $638.10 |