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 | $38.87 | 3.375% | $40.1819 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 11.617% | $85.9004 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 7.128% | $253.7112 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.28 | 5.873% | $21.471 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $46.99 | 9.478% | $51.4437 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #6 | $139.57 | 8.541% | $151.4907 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #7 | $20.36 | 7.412% | $21.8691 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $579.86 | $626.0680 | $626.06 | $626.05 | $626.10 |