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 | $39.99 | 5.242% | $42.0863 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $49.63 | 4.794% | $52.0093 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #3 | $160.69 | 7.522% | $172.7771 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $82.52 | 12.247% | $92.6262 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.99 | 13.300% | $216.3917 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #6 | $21.57 | 10.537% | $23.8428 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 4.345% | $144.4343 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.81 | $744.1677 | $744.17 | $744.25 | $744.10 |