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 | $35.96 | 13.653% | $40.8696 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $188.69 | 9.486% | $206.5891 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
Purchase #3 | $130.74 | 5.833% | $138.3661 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
Purchase #4 | $140.31 | 3.249% | $144.8687 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #5 | $38.37 | 8.422% | $41.6015 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 7.234% | $15.8921 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 13.710% | $60.7439 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $602.31 | $648.9310 | $648.93 | $648.90 | $649.00 |