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 | $39.77 | 6.581% | $42.3873 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $89.85 | 5.621% | $94.9005 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 4.827% | $30.9973 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 10.276% | $256.4579 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $94.92 | 3.401% | $98.1482 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.75 | 3.193% | $141.1164 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.27 | 12.134% | $217.8427 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.69 | $881.8503 | $881.86 | $881.85 | $881.80 |