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 | $38.50 | 3.512% | $39.8521 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $33.88 | 7.244% | $36.3343 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #3 | $33.87 | 10.223% | $37.3325 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
Purchase #4 | $199.47 | 7.445% | $214.3205 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #5 | $153.64 | 12.128% | $172.2735 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $150.72 | 5.165% | $158.5047 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $26.56 | 12.195% | $29.799 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.64 | $688.4166 | $688.40 | $688.40 | $688.40 |