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 | $36.25 | 10.448% | $40.0374 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $119.88 | 6.651% | $127.8532 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
Purchase #3 | $90.38 | 5.431% | $95.2885 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $42.40 | 12.481% | $47.6919 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
Purchase #5 | $120.85 | 6.803% | $129.0714 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.94 | 7.166% | $59.9487 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $68.50 | 7.660% | $73.7471 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.20 | $573.6382 | $573.64 | $573.65 | $573.60 |