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 | $39.99 | 5.145% | $42.0475 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 7.661% | $179.3094 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 4.471% | $33.9113 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $31.99 | 4.544% | $33.4436 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
Purchase #5 | $100.79 | 5.585% | $106.4191 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
Purchase #6 | $118.99 | 4.471% | $124.31 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
Purchase #7 | $19.78 | 4.745% | $20.7186 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.55 | $540.1595 | $540.16 | $540.10 | $540.00 |