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 | $37.96 | 10.690% | $42.0179 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 4.760% | $79.0728 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
Purchase #3 | $159.86 | 6.295% | $169.9232 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #4 | $110.78 | 11.495% | $123.5142 | $123.51 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 3.859% | $19.1308 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
Purchase #6 | $164.37 | 6.145% | $174.4705 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.79 | 9.727% | $179.7219 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.66 | $787.8513 | $787.84 | $787.75 | $787.80 |