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 | $40.36 | 5.284% | $42.4926 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.81 | 11.206% | $172.158 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.92 | 9.604% | $193.9114 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
Purchase #4 | $52.33 | 6.486% | $55.7241 | $55.72 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $26.34 | 11.768% | $29.4397 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #6 | $92.67 | 9.146% | $101.1456 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.39 | 8.265% | $189.886 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.82 | $784.7574 | $784.76 | $784.75 | $784.70 |