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 | $38.55 | 4.711% | $40.3661 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 6.641% | $36.5459 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.96 | 10.869% | $99.7378 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #4 | $216.86 | 4.327% | $226.2435 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
Purchase #5 | $12.91 | 4.157% | $13.4467 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 7.163% | $41.5149 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.58 | 11.356% | $172.1341 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.87 | $629.9890 | $629.99 | $630.00 | $629.80 |