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 | $40.61 | 3.543% | $42.0488 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $152.32 | 6.706% | $162.5346 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.30 | 7.581% | $76.7053 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #4 | $188.73 | 3.578% | $195.4828 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.52 | 8.856% | $37.5771 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #6 | $196.41 | 4.599% | $205.4429 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
Purchase #7 | $136.40 | 10.456% | $150.662 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.29 | $870.4535 | $870.45 | $870.50 | $870.40 |