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 | $40.36 | 4.336% | $42.11 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $28.96 | 11.512% | $32.2939 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 13.308% | $156.9882 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
Purchase #4 | $154.64 | 11.553% | $172.5056 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.95 | 6.164% | $76.385 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.54 | 5.507% | $251.6764 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #7 | $145.43 | 13.845% | $165.5648 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.43 | $897.5239 | $897.53 | $897.55 | $897.60 |