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 | $38.53 | 3.260% | $39.7861 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 7.468% | $74.8407 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
Purchase #3 | $202.40 | 3.248% | $208.974 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.31 | 6.379% | $88.6243 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.73 | 3.734% | $76.4831 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #6 | $57.40 | 7.198% | $61.5317 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #7 | $15.57 | 10.450% | $17.1971 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.58 | $567.4370 | $567.43 | $567.45 | $567.40 |