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 | $38.25 | 3.172% | $39.4633 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.44 | 6.576% | $102.7819 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 7.652% | $71.5886 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
Purchase #4 | $155.91 | 7.846% | $168.1427 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.27 | 11.149% | $90.3308 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
Purchase #6 | $23.65 | 9.468% | $25.8892 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #7 | $76.67 | 12.809% | $86.4907 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.69 | $584.6872 | $584.68 | $584.75 | $584.70 |