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 | $37.96 | 11.610% | $42.3672 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 5.343% | $58.36 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.85 | 9.292% | $40.2741 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.76 | 7.105% | $152.9031 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 11.190% | $207.3805 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
Purchase #6 | $28.75 | 9.607% | $31.512 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.51 | 10.736% | $195.4601 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $664.74 | $728.2570 | $728.25 | $728.20 | $728.40 |