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 | $36.90 | 8.267% | $39.9505 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $66.98 | 8.605% | $72.7436 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $23.38 | 10.569% | $25.851 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
Purchase #4 | $149.69 | 4.302% | $156.1297 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #5 | $185.59 | 12.146% | $208.1318 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 7.556% | $46.9589 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $82.84 | 10.752% | $91.747 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.04 | $641.5125 | $641.51 | $641.55 | $641.50 |