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 | $38.62 | 9.689% | $42.3619 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.94 | 11.558% | $173.9635 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #3 | $172.76 | 3.848% | $179.4078 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.55 | 11.196% | $49.5378 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 11.376% | $51.9124 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
Purchase #6 | $159.78 | 11.254% | $177.7616 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #7 | $101.73 | 6.557% | $108.4004 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.99 | $783.3454 | $783.34 | $783.30 | $783.40 |