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 | $52.35 | 5.805% | $55.3889 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 4.793% | $138.8717 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.49 | 10.289% | $160.4595 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $133.67 | 6.473% | $142.3225 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #5 | $111.55 | 4.408% | $116.4671 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 3.116% | $35.5235 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #7 | $130.55 | 9.419% | $142.8465 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.58 | $791.8797 | $791.88 | $791.80 | $791.90 |