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 | $35.63 | 10.430% | $39.3462 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $18.54 | 12.161% | $20.7946 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $13.36 | 3.722% | $13.8573 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #4 | $43.73 | 8.274% | $47.3482 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
Purchase #5 | $24.25 | 5.699% | $25.632 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
Purchase #6 | $167.44 | 11.500% | $186.6956 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 11.645% | $42.1683 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $340.72 | $375.8422 | $375.85 | $375.85 | $375.80 |