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 | $36.73 | 8.298% | $39.7779 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $27.25 | 3.760% | $28.2746 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #3 | $177.76 | 8.395% | $192.683 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $75.46 | 13.318% | $85.5098 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $97.63 | 8.239% | $105.6737 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
Purchase #6 | $49.30 | 3.161% | $50.8584 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.27 | 9.245% | $157.6078 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $608.40 | $660.3852 | $660.38 | $660.35 | $660.50 |