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 | $38.84 | 7.732% | $41.8431 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
Purchase #2 | $178.34 | 11.772% | $199.3342 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $250.65 | 13.116% | $283.5253 | $283.53 | $283.55 | $283.50 |
Purchase #4 | $132.95 | 8.518% | $144.2747 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #5 | $223.27 | 3.657% | $231.435 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
Purchase #6 | $19.33 | 6.233% | $20.5348 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #7 | $75.36 | 12.176% | $84.5358 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.74 | $1,005.4829 | $1,005.48 | $1,005.55 | $1,005.30 |