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 | $40.27 | 12.440% | $45.2796 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 9.219% | $79.1619 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
Purchase #3 | $82.57 | 11.835% | $92.3422 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
Purchase #4 | $31.44 | 6.526% | $33.4918 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #5 | $52.83 | 13.782% | $60.111 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #6 | $72.79 | 9.347% | $79.5937 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #7 | $9.73 | 3.412% | $10.062 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $362.11 | $400.0422 | $400.03 | $400.05 | $400.10 |