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 | $39.33 | 6.841% | $42.0206 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $23.56 | 5.408% | $24.8341 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
Purchase #3 | $157.51 | 7.623% | $169.517 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $30.25 | 4.148% | $31.5048 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.77 | 6.236% | $169.7333 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.33 | 5.508% | $90.03 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
Purchase #7 | $229.89 | 8.800% | $250.1203 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.64 | $777.7601 | $777.75 | $777.75 | $777.60 |