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 | $35.54 | 12.500% | $39.9825 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.75 | 8.260% | $46.2812 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 13.107% | $40.4131 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $82.36 | 3.585% | $85.3126 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $201.94 | 6.210% | $214.4805 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.43 | 11.207% | $31.6162 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #7 | $98.28 | 10.383% | $108.4844 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $525.03 | $566.5705 | $566.56 | $566.60 | $566.60 |