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 | $36.56 | 13.267% | $41.4104 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 5.787% | $119.0633 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 4.380% | $103.8581 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
Purchase #4 | $249.65 | 11.146% | $277.476 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
Purchase #5 | $51.56 | 3.781% | $53.5095 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 12.213% | $38.8594 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #7 | $48.51 | 5.274% | $51.0684 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $632.96 | $685.2451 | $685.25 | $685.20 | $685.40 |