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 | $38.46 | 10.275% | $42.4118 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.58 | 8.874% | $48.536 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 3.559% | $40.3052 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 13.851% | $140.6288 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.50 | 12.747% | $188.8512 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.46 | 12.548% | $39.9095 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #7 | $86.65 | 5.576% | $91.4816 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.09 | $592.1241 | $592.13 | $592.15 | $592.10 |