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 | $39.88 | 6.497% | $42.471 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.42 | 12.175% | $225.9429 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
Purchase #3 | $95.78 | 10.436% | $105.7756 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #4 | $130.82 | 11.783% | $146.2345 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.81 | 4.767% | $211.4303 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
Purchase #6 | $247.35 | 8.455% | $268.2634 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $53.27 | 13.278% | $60.3432 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.33 | $1,060.4609 | $1,060.45 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.40 |