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 | $40.85 | 4.807% | $42.8137 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $117.70 | 9.738% | $129.1616 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.89 | 13.488% | $104.2841 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.37 | 12.235% | $45.3093 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $96.46 | 3.427% | $99.7657 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $215.42 | 10.660% | $238.3838 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #7 | $119.93 | 4.444% | $125.2597 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.62 | $784.9779 | $784.97 | $784.95 | $785.10 |