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 | $38.61 | 9.678% | $42.3467 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $239.25 | 7.547% | $257.3062 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 12.154% | $245.292 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #4 | $210.88 | 4.560% | $220.4961 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.68 | 5.420% | $224.2073 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 11.197% | $92.6493 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #7 | $115.85 | 9.496% | $126.8511 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.30 | $1,209.1487 | $1,209.16 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.10 |