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 | $38.95 | 6.784% | $41.5924 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 11.312% | $158.4304 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.67 | 6.737% | $63.69 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
Purchase #4 | $215.43 | 5.540% | $227.3648 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
Purchase #5 | $88.82 | 9.634% | $97.3769 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #6 | $24.75 | 3.349% | $25.5789 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #7 | $77.99 | 11.347% | $86.8395 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.94 | $700.8729 | $700.87 | $700.95 | $700.90 |