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 | $35.76 | 10.556% | $39.5348 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $67.78 | 3.701% | $70.2885 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #3 | $106.50 | 10.465% | $117.6452 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
Purchase #4 | $137.42 | 9.533% | $150.5202 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $15.27 | 12.566% | $17.1888 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #6 | $24.91 | 9.432% | $27.2595 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #7 | $189.27 | 12.540% | $213.0045 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $576.91 | $635.4415 | $635.44 | $635.45 | $635.40 |