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 | $49.69 | 5.699% | $52.5218 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.60 | 6.383% | $97.4468 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $40.86 | 4.325% | $42.6272 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $109.91 | 7.170% | $117.7905 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
Purchase #5 | $140.25 | 4.607% | $146.7113 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #6 | $156.38 | 7.519% | $168.1382 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.64 | 3.590% | $111.5043 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.33 | $736.7401 | $736.74 | $736.75 | $736.60 |