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 | $34.71 | 13.773% | $39.4906 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $117.25 | 3.140% | $120.9317 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 4.692% | $82.4659 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 9.222% | $54.0867 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $129.96 | 9.578% | $142.4076 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #6 | $81.78 | 3.229% | $84.4207 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.64 | 5.581% | $39.7407 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $529.63 | $563.5439 | $563.55 | $563.55 | $563.50 |