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 | $34.85 | 7.728% | $37.5432 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 7.773% | $77.3918 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #3 | $40.60 | 3.658% | $42.0851 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.68 | 13.699% | $50.8007 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.88 | 3.690% | $97.3442 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 9.785% | $218.2745 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.37 | 5.216% | $140.3266 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $618.01 | $663.7661 | $663.76 | $663.80 | $663.70 |