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 | $37.75 | 11.705% | $42.1686 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $76.81 | 4.824% | $80.5153 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.89 | 9.637% | $31.6741 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
Purchase #4 | $70.82 | 10.303% | $78.1166 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 8.707% | $72.7467 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 12.572% | $88.5716 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 13.209% | $276.7168 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $604.30 | $670.5097 | $670.52 | $670.40 | $670.50 |