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 | $35.78 | 10.268% | $39.4539 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.69 | 3.620% | $14.1856 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
Purchase #3 | $98.93 | 4.841% | $103.7192 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 5.240% | $24.5314 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.96 | 10.685% | $45.3366 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 10.191% | $173.7822 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $115.87 | 6.211% | $123.0667 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $486.25 | $524.0756 | $524.08 | $524.10 | $524.10 |