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 | $38.97 | 9.178% | $42.5467 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.57 | 11.614% | $97.7404 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $53.82 | 10.173% | $59.2951 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 8.369% | $230.6851 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.59 | 5.591% | $25.9648 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
Purchase #6 | $178.30 | 7.814% | $192.2324 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
Purchase #7 | $54.77 | 8.184% | $59.2524 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.89 | $707.7169 | $707.72 | $707.75 | $707.70 |