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 | $40.50 | 4.542% | $42.3395 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $73.25 | 7.558% | $78.7862 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 6.294% | $146.5794 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #4 | $181.32 | 8.244% | $196.268 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.53 | 12.291% | $149.9422 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
Purchase #6 | $124.89 | 11.322% | $139.03 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
Purchase #7 | $80.25 | 13.725% | $91.2643 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.64 | $844.2096 | $844.21 | $844.25 | $844.20 |