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 | $39.41 | 7.274% | $42.2767 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 3.619% | $76.3465 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #3 | $74.81 | 3.801% | $77.6535 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
Purchase #4 | $187.86 | 3.396% | $194.2397 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $214.29 | 11.378% | $238.6719 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $73.87 | 8.393% | $80.0699 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #7 | $190.39 | 10.173% | $209.7584 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.31 | $919.0166 | $919.02 | $919.00 | $919.10 |