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 | $39.44 | 8.638% | $42.8468 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.97 | 7.380% | $40.7722 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $152.50 | 11.445% | $169.9536 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 6.135% | $38.9622 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #5 | $100.46 | 9.569% | $110.073 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
Purchase #6 | $98.28 | 7.253% | $105.4082 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.41 | 3.106% | $82.9075 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.77 | $590.9235 | $590.92 | $590.85 | $591.00 |