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 | $37.96 | 11.463% | $42.3114 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 12.400% | $165.0706 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.67 | 7.713% | $58.8867 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 8.644% | $178.8498 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.25 | 13.424% | $96.694 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 12.142% | $152.3673 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #7 | $22.71 | 11.732% | $25.3743 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.94 | $719.5541 | $719.55 | $719.50 | $719.60 |