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 | $37.89 | 5.104% | $39.8239 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.66 | 10.753% | $80.4731 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.28 | 11.647% | $147.6867 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #4 | $86.99 | 11.327% | $96.8434 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 4.436% | $141.7197 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
Purchase #6 | $64.28 | 13.396% | $72.8909 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #7 | $15.53 | 12.642% | $17.4933 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.33 | $596.9310 | $596.92 | $596.90 | $596.90 |