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 | $34.98 | 6.815% | $37.3639 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #2 | $159.52 | 11.700% | $178.1838 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $25.91 | 4.450% | $27.063 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #4 | $125.33 | 13.668% | $142.4601 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.35 | 13.208% | $166.812 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $20.58 | 4.514% | $21.509 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.33 | 10.770% | $40.2427 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.00 | $613.6345 | $613.62 | $613.60 | $613.70 |