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 | $38.62 | 10.593% | $42.711 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 7.528% | $20.3873 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.77 | 4.445% | $83.3158 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #4 | $140.82 | 5.577% | $148.6735 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
Purchase #5 | $167.64 | 6.670% | $178.8216 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $164.69 | 8.392% | $178.5108 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $26.48 | 7.867% | $28.5632 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.98 | $680.9832 | $680.98 | $680.90 | $681.00 |