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 | $37.57 | 4.800% | $39.3734 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $35.52 | 13.141% | $40.1877 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.88 | 4.823% | $56.4786 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $146.68 | 6.170% | $155.7302 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.26 | 9.461% | $83.475 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 3.698% | $33.0693 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #7 | $171.42 | 11.167% | $190.5625 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.22 | $598.8767 | $598.88 | $598.90 | $599.00 |