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 | $40.68 | 4.223% | $42.3979 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $72.58 | 7.439% | $77.9792 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $66.82 | 13.231% | $75.661 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
Purchase #4 | $68.75 | 4.476% | $71.8273 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.54 | 6.552% | $250.9726 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 13.647% | $15.3423 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.71 | 10.657% | $32.8762 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $527.58 | $567.0565 | $567.06 | $567.10 | $567.10 |