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 | $34.95 | 11.125% | $38.8382 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 10.123% | $41.6265 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
Purchase #3 | $42.44 | 10.783% | $47.0163 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #4 | $218.79 | 3.623% | $226.7168 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
Purchase #5 | $43.98 | 3.554% | $45.543 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $39.94 | 8.303% | $43.2562 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #7 | $52.81 | 12.471% | $59.3959 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $470.71 | $502.3929 | $502.41 | $502.40 | $502.30 |