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 | $38.94 | 7.792% | $41.9742 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $111.61 | 8.715% | $121.3368 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
Purchase #3 | $115.41 | 10.321% | $127.3215 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #4 | $107.35 | 8.568% | $116.5477 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.56 | 12.320% | $130.9202 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $77.32 | 3.312% | $79.8808 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
Purchase #7 | $154.97 | 7.325% | $166.3216 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.16 | $784.3028 | $784.30 | $784.25 | $784.20 |