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 | $38.54 | 9.639% | $42.2549 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $111.48 | 12.341% | $125.2377 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.60 | 13.713% | $59.813 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $231.95 | 4.509% | $242.4086 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 12.127% | $50.4459 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.30 | 10.723% | $105.519 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 7.695% | $151.7746 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.79 | $777.4537 | $777.45 | $777.40 | $777.40 |