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 | $38.98 | 8.687% | $42.3662 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $51.29 | 7.836% | $55.3091 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #3 | $121.27 | 4.790% | $127.0788 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #4 | $63.96 | 13.336% | $72.4897 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $77.96 | 3.559% | $80.7346 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #6 | $146.95 | 8.103% | $158.8574 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $24.60 | 10.866% | $27.273 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $525.01 | $564.1088 | $564.11 | $564.10 | $564.20 |