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 | $32.90 | 10.588% | $36.3835 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 7.816% | $54.7813 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #3 | $143.49 | 4.601% | $150.092 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #4 | $69.70 | 3.792% | $72.343 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 11.836% | $43.1351 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
Purchase #6 | $89.49 | 12.578% | $100.7461 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
Purchase #7 | $56.42 | 9.663% | $61.8719 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $481.38 | $519.3529 | $519.35 | $519.40 | $519.30 |