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 | $37.84 | 12.667% | $42.6332 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $68.34 | 3.671% | $70.8488 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
Purchase #3 | $191.55 | 9.265% | $209.2971 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #4 | $141.35 | 3.629% | $146.4796 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.55 | 3.115% | $255.2612 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #6 | $53.81 | 9.869% | $59.1205 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
Purchase #7 | $71.80 | 11.500% | $80.057 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.24 | $863.6974 | $863.70 | $863.70 | $863.70 |