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 | $36.71 | 10.460% | $40.5499 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 11.189% | $18.6575 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #3 | $14.25 | 5.739% | $15.0678 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 11.322% | $40.6882 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.97 | 5.383% | $162.2582 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $13.36 | 8.857% | $14.5433 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.40 | 12.553% | $129.8862 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $387.02 | $421.6511 | $421.66 | $421.65 | $421.70 |