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 | $36.82 | 10.541% | $40.7012 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $11.67 | 4.318% | $12.1739 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 3.754% | $158.6399 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $68.89 | 3.247% | $71.1269 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
Purchase #5 | $13.47 | 10.563% | $14.8928 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
Purchase #6 | $10.36 | 12.687% | $11.6744 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 3.529% | $214.833 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $501.62 | $524.0421 | $524.03 | $524.05 | $524.00 |