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 | $39.94 | 10.372% | $44.0826 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #2 | $22.86 | 11.408% | $25.4679 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 3.640% | $164.5078 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 10.149% | $192.221 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #5 | $70.69 | 9.604% | $77.4791 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.84 | 7.864% | $174.5671 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.91 | 3.243% | $107.2798 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.48 | $785.6053 | $785.61 | $785.60 | $785.70 |