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 | $36.76 | 6.288% | $39.0715 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 6.387% | $56.1723 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 4.245% | $78.7884 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 5.254% | $5.7679 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
Purchase #5 | $49.91 | 3.129% | $51.4717 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.27 | 3.868% | $123.8834 | $123.88 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 13.845% | $31.7286 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $367.67 | $386.8838 | $386.88 | $386.85 | $387.00 |