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 | $71.64 | 9.412% | $78.3828 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $26.94 | 9.399% | $29.4721 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.31 | 8.145% | $42.5118 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.74 | 3.569% | $15.2661 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.60 | 8.825% | $249.8622 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.28 | 13.557% | $155.891 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #7 | $133.59 | 10.806% | $148.0257 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.10 | $719.4117 | $719.41 | $719.40 | $719.50 |