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 | $38.42 | 10.772% | $42.5586 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $27.28 | 13.575% | $30.9833 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #3 | $36.77 | 10.507% | $40.6334 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $203.63 | 4.531% | $212.8565 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
Purchase #5 | $189.64 | 3.621% | $196.5069 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $46.58 | 4.377% | $48.6188 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 8.329% | $37.1027 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $576.57 | $609.2602 | $609.26 | $609.25 | $609.30 |