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 | $78.68 | 3.528% | $81.4558 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.72 | 13.570% | $88.2666 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #3 | $40.64 | 3.405% | $42.0238 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.74 | 3.350% | $228.1348 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.84 | 9.617% | $201.5199 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
Purchase #6 | $79.48 | 7.243% | $85.2367 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #7 | $39.94 | 6.635% | $42.59 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $721.04 | $769.2276 | $769.23 | $769.20 | $769.20 |