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 | $39.79 | 8.280% | $43.0846 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 11.294% | $27.6677 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
Purchase #3 | $70.29 | 11.414% | $78.3129 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.72 | 10.121% | $40.4364 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $47.97 | 7.336% | $51.4891 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #6 | $117.58 | 3.689% | $121.9175 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
Purchase #7 | $232.72 | 9.627% | $255.124 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $569.93 | $618.0322 | $618.03 | $618.00 | $618.00 |