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 | $37.97 | 11.571% | $42.3635 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $10.32 | 13.649% | $11.7286 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
Purchase #3 | $204.81 | 7.415% | $219.9967 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #4 | $49.76 | 12.314% | $55.8874 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $202.25 | 8.227% | $218.8891 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 7.759% | $267.544 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #7 | $53.60 | 10.667% | $59.3175 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.99 | $875.7268 | $875.73 | $875.75 | $875.70 |