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 | $72.84 | 7.658% | $78.4181 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.52 | 3.695% | $43.0542 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #3 | $146.31 | 11.187% | $162.6777 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #4 | $9.98 | 12.114% | $11.189 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $85.46 | 10.422% | $94.3666 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
Purchase #6 | $174.77 | 8.702% | $189.9785 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #7 | $78.59 | 9.119% | $85.7566 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.47 | $665.4407 | $665.45 | $665.45 | $665.60 |