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 | 10.735% | $42.6773 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $42.51 | 7.815% | $45.8322 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 3.223% | $52.0657 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
Purchase #4 | $225.82 | 12.428% | $253.8849 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #5 | $61.40 | 3.740% | $63.6964 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.66 | 6.209% | $104.7858 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.52 | 4.705% | $261.2599 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.89 | $824.2022 | $824.21 | $824.25 | $824.30 |