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 | $38.25 | 11.103% | $42.4969 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 13.814% | $87.9555 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $139.54 | 7.788% | $150.4074 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 5.433% | $42.8691 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $76.98 | 4.508% | $80.4503 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.99 | 5.623% | $182.7172 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #7 | $57.61 | 10.864% | $63.8688 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $603.31 | $650.7652 | $650.78 | $650.70 | $650.90 |