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 | $37.47 | 7.771% | $40.3818 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.67 | 12.527% | $115.5315 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $17.39 | 7.599% | $18.7115 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #4 | $63.69 | 6.552% | $67.863 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 4.641% | $5.9122 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #6 | $32.53 | 8.776% | $35.3848 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 13.687% | $271.5414 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $498.25 | $555.3262 | $555.31 | $555.35 | $555.30 |