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 | $39.60 | 7.237% | $42.4659 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.58 | 9.274% | $213.7181 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #3 | $69.50 | 4.620% | $72.7109 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.31 | 5.143% | $262.132 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $79.29 | 5.173% | $83.3917 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #6 | $159.59 | 12.823% | $180.0542 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #7 | $95.53 | 4.838% | $100.1517 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.40 | $954.6245 | $954.62 | $954.60 | $954.70 |