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 | $40.26 | 6.233% | $42.7694 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $207.89 | 6.254% | $220.8914 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #3 | $50.27 | 7.827% | $54.2046 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 11.501% | $18.4534 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 4.144% | $14.4864 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 12.841% | $173.0755 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 9.400% | $258.5669 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.61 | $782.4476 | $782.45 | $782.45 | $782.60 |