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 | $73.46 | 6.838% | $78.4832 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $58.38 | 3.415% | $60.3737 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 9.160% | $42.3104 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 6.171% | $192.9764 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
Purchase #5 | $6.64 | 11.295% | $7.39 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #6 | $49.64 | 13.619% | $56.4005 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #7 | $135.61 | 10.623% | $150.0159 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.25 | $587.9501 | $587.95 | $587.95 | $588.00 |