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 | $37.53 | 13.234% | $42.4967 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.68 | 5.304% | $192.3693 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.48 | 3.155% | $92.3031 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 3.289% | $224.6846 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #5 | $219.80 | 9.361% | $240.3755 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #6 | $29.94 | 6.778% | $31.9693 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
Purchase #7 | $208.76 | 8.145% | $225.7635 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.72 | $1,049.9620 | $1,049.96 | $1,049.95 | $1,050.10 |