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 | $40.38 | 5.291% | $42.5165 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.86 | 3.705% | $191.7091 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
Purchase #3 | $30.51 | 12.567% | $34.3442 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 9.751% | $188.2998 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 7.874% | $38.209 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.56 | 4.263% | $166.362 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 9.256% | $85.5474 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $700.60 | $746.9880 | $746.99 | $746.95 | $746.90 |