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 | $38.43 | 10.604% | $42.5051 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.96 | 13.209% | $279.5809 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #3 | $159.66 | 11.801% | $178.5015 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $50.79 | 3.269% | $52.4503 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #5 | $17.52 | 8.546% | $19.0173 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #6 | $48.83 | 7.224% | $52.3575 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #7 | $67.88 | 8.146% | $73.4095 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $630.07 | $697.8221 | $697.83 | $697.80 | $697.90 |