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 | $39.84 | 6.336% | $42.3643 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.48 | 9.110% | $41.9855 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $179.91 | 4.670% | $188.3118 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 12.820% | $194.434 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 7.851% | $155.079 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #6 | $74.47 | 9.528% | $81.5655 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #7 | $56.78 | 10.547% | $62.7686 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $705.61 | $766.5087 | $766.51 | $766.50 | $766.60 |