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 | $40.63 | 3.461% | $42.0362 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.57 | 12.617% | $187.5861 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #3 | $228.73 | 12.683% | $257.7398 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $138.35 | 12.228% | $155.2674 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 13.823% | $260.1538 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $130.86 | 13.807% | $148.9278 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 9.255% | $256.6072 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.57 | $1,308.3183 | $1,308.33 | $1,308.35 | $1,308.30 |