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 | $35.33 | 11.853% | $39.5177 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 11.749% | $78.8277 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $79.91 | 10.692% | $88.454 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $144.75 | 12.142% | $162.3255 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $170.83 | 3.347% | $176.5477 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 4.326% | $35.3352 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.37 | 5.613% | $57.4218 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.60 | $638.4296 | $638.44 | $638.45 | $638.30 |