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 | $40.75 | 4.835% | $42.7203 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $71.73 | 9.432% | $78.4956 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 12.532% | $8.4737 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #4 | $43.59 | 9.131% | $47.5702 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 11.736% | $270.8145 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.85 | 7.321% | $37.4014 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #7 | $62.55 | 9.848% | $68.7099 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $503.37 | $554.1856 | $554.18 | $554.10 | $554.20 |