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 | $36.98 | 9.632% | $40.5419 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.71 | 5.760% | $28.2485 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.30 | 6.665% | $48.3192 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.78 | 8.183% | $43.0352 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #5 | $193.30 | 11.786% | $216.0823 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $233.73 | 3.813% | $242.6421 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
Purchase #7 | $21.74 | 5.120% | $22.8531 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $597.54 | $641.7223 | $641.72 | $641.75 | $641.60 |