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 | $38.54 | 12.681% | $43.4273 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #2 | $18.46 | 10.790% | $20.4518 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.73 | 9.844% | $85.3817 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $103.42 | 10.718% | $114.5046 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.37 | 6.212% | $220.2518 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.67 | 12.560% | $202.2366 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
Purchase #7 | $147.97 | 12.276% | $166.1348 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.16 | $852.3886 | $852.38 | $852.45 | $852.40 |