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 | $40.58 | 3.831% | $42.1346 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 11.660% | $40.8676 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #3 | $55.90 | 11.737% | $62.461 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $33.82 | 3.448% | $34.9861 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #5 | $202.57 | 6.853% | $216.4521 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 11.481% | $19.3642 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #7 | $68.77 | 5.714% | $72.6995 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.61 | $488.9651 | $488.96 | $488.95 | $489.10 |