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 | $38.94 | 3.240% | $40.2017 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 7.539% | $42.4672 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.62 | 7.499% | $171.5899 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #4 | $80.59 | 5.841% | $85.2973 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $89.47 | 11.405% | $99.6741 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #6 | $79.29 | 6.125% | $84.1465 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
Purchase #7 | $105.40 | 6.522% | $112.2742 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.80 | $635.6509 | $635.65 | $635.60 | $635.70 |