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 | $37.74 | 13.357% | $42.7809 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $41.31 | 10.228% | $45.5352 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $123.27 | 8.761% | $134.0697 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 5.713% | $179.3527 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $15.30 | 9.682% | $16.7813 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #6 | $133.27 | 4.643% | $139.4577 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.91 | 8.525% | $161.6046 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.46 | $719.5821 | $719.58 | $719.60 | $719.70 |