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 | $40.35 | 5.106% | $42.4103 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.93 | 13.739% | $135.2698 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
Purchase #3 | $117.55 | 4.685% | $123.0572 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
Purchase #4 | $120.77 | 7.818% | $130.2118 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #5 | $117.57 | 8.756% | $127.8644 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
Purchase #6 | $245.28 | 11.254% | $272.8838 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
Purchase #7 | $55.51 | 11.548% | $61.9203 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.96 | $893.6176 | $893.61 | $893.55 | $893.70 |