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 | $36.93 | 9.606% | $40.4775 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 8.296% | $46.0258 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
Purchase #3 | $17.29 | 7.677% | $18.6174 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $178.57 | 4.586% | $186.7592 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.90 | 4.381% | $59.3928 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #6 | $149.90 | 8.623% | $162.8259 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $110.97 | 13.482% | $125.931 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.06 | $640.0296 | $640.04 | $640.10 | $640.00 |