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 | $36.61 | 10.572% | $40.4804 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.80 | 7.475% | $37.4013 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #3 | $37.84 | 6.697% | $40.3741 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $50.76 | 7.834% | $54.7365 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $195.82 | 6.251% | $208.0607 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $150.67 | 12.712% | $169.8232 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #7 | $5.38 | 13.346% | $6.098 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $511.88 | $556.9742 | $556.97 | $556.95 | $557.00 |