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 | $35.87 | 12.772% | $40.4513 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.89 | 13.777% | $121.6162 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
Purchase #3 | $30.93 | 13.339% | $35.0558 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
Purchase #4 | $70.27 | 4.831% | $73.6647 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
Purchase #5 | $186.78 | 5.326% | $196.7279 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 8.266% | $11.4221 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #7 | $78.50 | 6.275% | $83.4259 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $519.79 | $562.3639 | $562.37 | $562.35 | $562.40 |