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 | $39.93 | 5.122% | $41.9752 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.71 | 11.806% | $147.2597 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 8.598% | $203.4475 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 12.734% | $85.0578 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $80.58 | 3.185% | $83.1465 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.50 | 12.384% | $120.8128 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #7 | $171.43 | 10.326% | $189.1319 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.94 | $870.8314 | $870.84 | $870.85 | $870.80 |