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 | $35.90 | 10.186% | $39.5568 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $24.48 | 7.117% | $26.2222 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 7.717% | $150.5668 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #4 | $169.58 | 6.529% | $180.6519 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #5 | $41.26 | 5.823% | $43.6626 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.76 | 9.246% | $79.4874 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 5.757% | $79.0322 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.49 | $599.1799 | $599.18 | $599.15 | $599.30 |