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 | $38.50 | 11.784% | $43.0368 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $250.85 | 9.849% | $275.5562 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 12.629% | $158.5141 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 6.420% | $38.0239 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #5 | $55.96 | 5.109% | $58.819 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $176.72 | 3.126% | $182.2443 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
Purchase #7 | $24.69 | 5.292% | $25.9966 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.19 | $782.1909 | $782.19 | $782.15 | $782.10 |