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 | $39.86 | 6.530% | $42.4629 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.26 | 11.129% | $32.5163 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.75 | 7.604% | $210.6348 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
Purchase #4 | $170.59 | 11.652% | $190.4671 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 4.492% | $9.0281 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.64 | 7.183% | $235.4167 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #7 | $20.46 | 6.443% | $21.7782 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.20 | $742.3041 | $742.31 | $742.30 | $742.30 |