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 | $39.93 | 6.199% | $42.4053 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $33.49 | 12.201% | $37.5761 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #3 | $40.52 | 5.118% | $42.5938 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $11.27 | 10.868% | $12.4948 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 10.164% | $159.5505 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.88 | 6.752% | $173.8777 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #7 | $32.88 | 7.334% | $35.2914 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $465.80 | $503.7896 | $503.79 | $503.85 | $503.90 |