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 | $36.50 | 11.553% | $40.7168 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $54.87 | 4.650% | $57.4215 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 4.742% | $38.4089 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $167.80 | 4.514% | $175.3745 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 7.844% | $254.8462 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #6 | $40.33 | 12.555% | $45.3934 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $87.86 | 7.461% | $94.4152 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.34 | $706.5765 | $706.58 | $706.50 | $706.50 |