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 | $40.45 | 5.829% | $42.8078 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 9.596% | $82.6354 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $171.94 | 9.522% | $188.3121 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #4 | $136.27 | 12.817% | $153.7357 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 11.821% | $153.5079 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #6 | $150.32 | 13.208% | $170.1743 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $31.36 | 11.458% | $34.9532 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.02 | $826.1264 | $826.13 | $826.10 | $826.10 |