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 | $40.63 | 4.301% | $42.3775 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 12.857% | $87.4755 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.49 | 11.719% | $59.7585 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $157.98 | 4.689% | $165.3877 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.70 | 9.868% | $83.1701 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #6 | $29.91 | 7.213% | $32.0674 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.25 | 11.455% | $164.1175 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $582.47 | $634.3542 | $634.37 | $634.35 | $634.50 |