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 | $37.90 | 7.730% | $40.8297 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.72 | 4.256% | $41.4105 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.35 | 6.713% | $63.3342 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.61 | 8.486% | $95.0446 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.36 | 8.417% | $160.8475 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 7.461% | $246.4618 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #7 | $35.86 | 4.634% | $37.5218 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.15 | $685.4501 | $685.44 | $685.45 | $685.30 |