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 | $39.70 | 7.115% | $42.5247 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.77 | 9.800% | $109.5475 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.51 | 11.600% | $178.0132 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 4.643% | $169.8774 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 12.176% | $147.6461 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 3.539% | $12.7767 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #7 | $55.51 | 6.224% | $58.9649 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.79 | $719.3505 | $719.35 | $719.35 | $719.30 |