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 | $39.25 | 7.320% | $42.1231 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.54 | 9.296% | $176.5568 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 10.243% | $272.2451 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #4 | $62.95 | 5.824% | $66.6162 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
Purchase #5 | $56.35 | 5.689% | $59.5558 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #6 | $25.50 | 12.569% | $28.7051 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #7 | $48.30 | 13.692% | $54.9132 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.84 | $700.7153 | $700.73 | $700.65 | $700.70 |