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 | $40.48 | 4.650% | $42.3623 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.34 | 4.778% | $142.8543 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
Purchase #3 | $101.96 | 13.647% | $115.8745 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
Purchase #4 | $156.33 | 10.507% | $172.7556 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 8.141% | $252.5741 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
Purchase #6 | $153.59 | 9.844% | $168.7094 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 8.343% | $172.8829 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.83 | $1,068.0131 | $1,068.00 | $1,067.95 | $1,068.20 |