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 | $37.28 | 11.496% | $41.5657 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #2 | $18.79 | 5.382% | $19.8013 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #3 | $22.97 | 12.255% | $25.785 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.65 | 8.179% | $78.592 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 6.171% | $168.366 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $161.41 | 3.259% | $166.6704 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.47 | 5.650% | $135.7286 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $600.15 | $636.5090 | $636.52 | $636.50 | $636.60 |