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 | $38.32 | 10.557% | $42.3654 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.48 | 12.730% | $91.8524 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $73.75 | 6.453% | $78.5091 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.34 | 9.733% | $224.2284 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 5.665% | $38.4515 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.62 | 9.766% | $52.2706 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 8.709% | $189.8385 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.53 | $717.5159 | $717.52 | $717.50 | $717.60 |