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 | $36.88 | 9.811% | $40.4983 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 10.784% | $87.2092 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.33 | 13.713% | $40.1748 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $186.35 | 10.658% | $206.2112 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
Purchase #5 | $34.52 | 7.343% | $37.0548 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #6 | $115.36 | 10.800% | $127.8189 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #7 | $96.42 | 4.636% | $100.89 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.58 | $639.8572 | $639.85 | $639.80 | $639.90 |