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 | $38.48 | 9.578% | $42.1656 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.86 | 5.303% | $137.7995 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 6.831% | $168.2481 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 3.590% | $38.2247 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $139.28 | 6.498% | $148.3304 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #6 | $186.45 | 4.717% | $195.2448 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #7 | $50.93 | 10.864% | $56.463 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.39 | $786.4761 | $786.47 | $786.45 | $786.40 |