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 | $37.71 | 6.231% | $40.0597 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $144.94 | 7.783% | $156.2207 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.53 | 10.864% | $59.3455 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
Purchase #4 | $12.45 | 9.776% | $13.6671 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.37 | 9.789% | $194.7327 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #6 | $61.86 | 12.237% | $69.4298 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
Purchase #7 | $90.47 | 8.114% | $97.8107 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.33 | $631.2662 | $631.27 | $631.25 | $631.20 |