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 | $39.41 | 6.737% | $42.0651 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $76.33 | 3.149% | $78.7336 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #3 | $16.90 | 13.330% | $19.1528 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.37 | 13.141% | $180.3128 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $6.79 | 8.212% | $7.3476 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.60 | 10.687% | $253.0305 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 11.811% | $268.8272 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.83 | $849.4696 | $849.47 | $849.50 | $849.40 |