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 | $36.68 | 9.274% | $40.0817 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 3.567% | $38.8376 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $92.59 | 3.733% | $96.0464 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #4 | $79.87 | 3.351% | $82.5464 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 7.644% | $7.5136 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 5.178% | $185.3762 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $103.25 | 5.151% | $108.5684 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.12 | $558.9703 | $558.98 | $559.00 | $558.90 |