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 | $40.56 | 5.469% | $42.7782 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $91.87 | 11.345% | $102.2927 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #3 | $61.40 | 6.307% | $65.2725 | $65.27 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 3.808% | $82.6104 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.72 | 9.572% | $183.7742 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #6 | $99.81 | 12.551% | $112.3372 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
Purchase #7 | $122.65 | 10.210% | $135.1726 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $663.59 | $724.2378 | $724.23 | $724.20 | $724.30 |