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 | $34.93 | 7.197% | $37.4439 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.60 | 4.541% | $104.1228 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $153.55 | 13.532% | $174.3284 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #4 | $115.71 | 7.811% | $124.7481 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.98 | 13.395% | $278.929 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
Purchase #6 | $66.84 | 7.695% | $71.9833 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $45.32 | 12.443% | $50.9592 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.93 | $842.5147 | $842.51 | $842.55 | $842.40 |