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 | $38.54 | 9.873% | $42.3451 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $69.29 | 8.701% | $75.3189 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
Purchase #3 | $175.77 | 11.808% | $196.5249 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.94 | 5.833% | $28.5114 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.59 | 3.407% | $27.4959 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #6 | $73.84 | 9.333% | $80.7315 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 3.135% | $150.4946 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $556.89 | $601.4223 | $601.42 | $601.40 | $601.30 |