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 | $38.87 | 8.709% | $42.2552 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.54 | 11.706% | $97.7874 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
Purchase #3 | $25.88 | 6.687% | $27.6106 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #4 | $140.56 | 8.327% | $152.2644 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $167.88 | 11.716% | $187.5488 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #6 | $154.64 | 3.638% | $160.2658 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #7 | $112.41 | 6.615% | $119.8459 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.78 | $787.5781 | $787.59 | $787.55 | $787.60 |