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 | $39.99 | 5.594% | $42.227 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $83.79 | 7.625% | $90.179 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $60.87 | 6.551% | $64.8576 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 7.187% | $63.6369 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.33 | 13.737% | $284.7178 | $284.72 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
Purchase #6 | $50.83 | 12.731% | $57.3012 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $69.54 | 10.620% | $76.9251 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $614.72 | $679.8446 | $679.86 | $679.90 | $679.80 |