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 | $40.57 | 4.540% | $42.4119 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 5.176% | $146.4576 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $22.29 | 13.724% | $25.3491 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.27 | 7.378% | $78.6759 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.56 | 9.697% | $238.6568 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.58 | 8.616% | $121.1937 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #7 | $121.80 | 5.550% | $128.5599 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.32 | $781.3049 | $781.31 | $781.30 | $781.40 |