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 | $37.40 | 5.593% | $39.4918 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.34 | 3.456% | $33.4577 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.69 | 11.250% | $88.6551 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $44.49 | 8.650% | $48.3384 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
Purchase #5 | $59.46 | 12.244% | $66.7403 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.34 | 4.775% | $249.7207 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #7 | $139.91 | 11.627% | $156.1773 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $631.63 | $682.5813 | $682.59 | $682.60 | $682.60 |