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 | $33.84 | 7.119% | $36.2491 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 8.451% | $180.4082 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #3 | $54.89 | 11.394% | $61.1442 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
Purchase #4 | $46.80 | 7.435% | $50.2796 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #5 | $13.74 | 11.653% | $15.3411 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 4.792% | $78.4368 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #7 | $114.49 | 3.690% | $118.7147 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.96 | $540.5737 | $540.57 | $540.60 | $540.40 |