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 | $37.45 | 13.333% | $42.4432 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 8.723% | $84.6517 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $58.59 | 6.610% | $62.4628 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 6.813% | $103.3736 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
Purchase #5 | $42.52 | 7.176% | $45.5712 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.45 | 6.624% | $239.3176 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 4.149% | $144.4026 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.30 | $722.2227 | $722.21 | $722.15 | $722.30 |