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 | $37.31 | 7.205% | $39.9982 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $59.36 | 4.343% | $61.938 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
Purchase #3 | $19.37 | 11.696% | $21.6355 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 9.370% | $142.0607 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 3.658% | $31.937 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
Purchase #6 | $147.83 | 3.807% | $153.4579 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #7 | $52.38 | 12.581% | $58.9699 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $476.95 | $509.9972 | $510.01 | $510.00 | $510.00 |