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 | $39.75 | 6.150% | $42.1946 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $84.64 | 11.704% | $94.5463 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $65.56 | 11.374% | $73.0168 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $191.34 | 9.648% | $209.8005 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #5 | $124.55 | 4.701% | $130.4051 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.42 | 7.377% | $185.1394 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.40 | 12.226% | $281.0139 | $281.01 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.66 | $1,016.1166 | $1,016.12 | $1,016.10 | $1,016.00 |