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 | $40.65 | 5.203% | $42.765 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $21.99 | 6.831% | $23.4921 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #3 | $103.73 | 13.734% | $117.9763 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Purchase #4 | $190.79 | 5.174% | $200.6615 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $162.37 | 6.397% | $172.7568 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #6 | $88.72 | 4.115% | $92.3708 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
Purchase #7 | $84.64 | 9.211% | $92.4362 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.89 | $742.4587 | $742.47 | $742.45 | $742.60 |