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 | $37.38 | 13.255% | $42.3347 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $222.73 | 12.463% | $250.4888 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 8.431% | $242.6252 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $188.99 | 8.184% | $204.4569 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
Purchase #5 | $49.44 | 9.498% | $54.1358 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 6.147% | $37.9369 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $86.87 | 12.659% | $97.8669 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.91 | $929.8452 | $929.86 | $929.90 | $929.80 |