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 | $40.32 | 5.594% | $42.5755 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $169.54 | 11.583% | $189.1778 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.94 | 6.715% | $162.1428 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #4 | $61.38 | 4.440% | $64.1053 | $64.11 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 7.667% | $8.075 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.44 | 7.146% | $30.4723 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.65 | 6.430% | $265.7025 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.77 | $762.2512 | $762.26 | $762.30 | $762.30 |