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 | $39.50 | 6.812% | $42.1907 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $118.67 | 4.634% | $124.1692 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 4.170% | $77.4296 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 10.846% | $96.9016 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 8.301% | $195.8732 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 9.502% | $144.0608 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $15.41 | 3.874% | $16.007 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.75 | $696.6321 | $696.63 | $696.60 | $696.70 |