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 | $66.52 | 8.803% | $72.3758 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.69 | 8.201% | $128.4238 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $61.85 | 12.454% | $69.5528 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
Purchase #4 | $34.60 | 12.449% | $38.9074 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $24.43 | 11.867% | $27.3291 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #6 | $136.78 | 5.302% | $144.0321 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $72.95 | 8.423% | $79.0946 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $515.82 | $559.7156 | $559.71 | $559.75 | $559.70 |