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 | $44.52 | 13.259% | $50.4229 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $199.33 | 3.812% | $206.9285 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 5.301% | $41.3412 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
Purchase #4 | $25.94 | 10.783% | $28.7371 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
Purchase #5 | $216.43 | 8.134% | $234.0344 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
Purchase #6 | $10.42 | 13.722% | $11.8498 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.85 | 12.560% | $200.188 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.75 | $773.5019 | $773.50 | $773.55 | $773.30 |