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 | $40.48 | 4.195% | $42.1781 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $92.68 | 7.232% | $99.3826 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.57 | 11.484% | $34.0807 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
Purchase #4 | $46.74 | 6.284% | $49.6771 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #5 | $112.61 | 12.180% | $126.3259 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
Purchase #6 | $143.35 | 12.445% | $161.1899 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.80 | 9.196% | $155.9319 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.23 | $668.7662 | $668.77 | $668.90 | $668.80 |