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 | $38.68 | 4.769% | $40.5246 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 6.471% | $42.8546 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #3 | $35.61 | 8.622% | $38.6803 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 12.368% | $34.1486 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
Purchase #5 | $75.42 | 3.294% | $77.9043 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
Purchase #6 | $211.65 | 11.669% | $236.3474 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 8.799% | $85.2114 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.32 | $555.6712 | $555.66 | $555.65 | $555.60 |