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 | $40.94 | 3.700% | $42.4548 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 5.596% | $102.935 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 12.300% | $80.7774 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $245.69 | 9.778% | $269.7136 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.92 | 9.216% | $78.5481 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.42 | 11.335% | $31.6414 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #7 | $156.45 | 3.165% | $161.4016 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.83 | $767.4719 | $767.47 | $767.50 | $767.40 |