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 | $18.59 | 4.365% | $19.4015 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.88 | 12.778% | $154.3705 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
Purchase #3 | $69.38 | 11.618% | $77.4406 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
Purchase #4 | $29.80 | 9.716% | $32.6954 | $32.70 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #5 | $247.60 | 3.846% | $257.1227 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.85 | 4.322% | $165.7155 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.56 | 3.248% | $38.7799 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.66 | $745.5261 | $745.53 | $745.50 | $745.50 |