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 | $38.40 | 6.800% | $41.0112 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 3.113% | $18.8594 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $12.91 | 8.560% | $14.0151 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.69 | 10.838% | $277.8598 | $277.86 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.31 | 7.123% | $38.8964 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $133.96 | 12.255% | $150.3768 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $23.26 | 4.296% | $24.2592 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $513.82 | $565.2779 | $565.29 | $565.25 | $565.40 |