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 | $73.39 | 6.852% | $78.4187 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $33.38 | 3.167% | $34.4371 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
Purchase #3 | $13.34 | 4.856% | $13.9878 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 9.471% | $57.5489 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #5 | $141.63 | 11.759% | $158.2843 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 12.567% | $8.9153 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.29 | 10.722% | $188.5485 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.52 | $540.1406 | $540.15 | $540.15 | $540.00 |