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 | $37.98 | 9.189% | $41.47 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $215.59 | 3.535% | $223.2111 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
Purchase #3 | $18.33 | 9.317% | $20.0378 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $21.88 | 8.145% | $23.6621 | $23.66 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 6.761% | $36.2347 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.64 | 3.584% | $182.9708 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #7 | $84.69 | 12.292% | $95.1001 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.05 | $622.6866 | $622.68 | $622.65 | $622.70 |