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 | $37.35 | 13.749% | $42.4853 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.62 | 3.208% | $158.5481 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.63 | 4.679% | $90.6834 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 9.526% | $181.5941 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #5 | $189.50 | 12.222% | $212.6607 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.57 | 4.159% | $255.7833 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #7 | $142.31 | 8.257% | $154.0605 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.78 | $1,095.8154 | $1,095.81 | $1,095.85 | $1,095.90 |