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 | $39.27 | 7.578% | $42.2459 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $217.85 | 10.310% | $240.3103 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.79 | 12.183% | $179.2572 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #4 | $15.79 | 3.184% | $16.2928 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 3.381% | $12.8192 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #6 | $82.90 | 5.401% | $87.3774 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.34 | 5.538% | $195.6041 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.34 | $773.9069 | $773.91 | $773.90 | $773.90 |