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 | $37.93 | 5.568% | $40.0419 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 13.715% | $77.167 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.33 | 6.851% | $53.7781 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
Purchase #4 | $41.30 | 4.517% | $43.1655 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
Purchase #5 | $21.82 | 9.274% | $23.8436 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.98 | 9.325% | $173.8049 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $62.47 | 6.405% | $66.4712 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $440.69 | $478.2722 | $478.27 | $478.25 | $478.30 |