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 | 11.299% | $42.5719 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $83.41 | 5.473% | $87.975 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.91 | 10.653% | $75.1445 | $75.14 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 9.221% | $151.4458 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.30 | 9.146% | $111.6564 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 5.448% | $58.7451 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.32 | 9.795% | $156.2602 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $628.56 | $683.7989 | $683.81 | $683.80 | $683.80 |