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 | $33.55 | 8.551% | $36.4189 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.62 | 5.794% | $44.0315 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #3 | $29.70 | 9.566% | $32.5411 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #4 | $221.35 | 10.532% | $244.6626 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 13.750% | $85.085 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #6 | $128.77 | 7.155% | $137.9835 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $66.76 | 8.423% | $72.3832 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.55 | $653.1058 | $653.10 | $653.15 | $653.10 |