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 | $73.63 | 6.472% | $78.3953 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 12.501% | $31.9615 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 8.372% | $182.6827 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 7.744% | $6.2492 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #5 | $108.83 | 8.825% | $118.4342 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
Purchase #6 | $29.78 | 7.267% | $31.9441 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.44 | 12.537% | $45.51 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.46 | $495.1770 | $495.17 | $495.20 | $495.10 |