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 | $37.44 | 12.599% | $42.1571 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $162.41 | 6.184% | $172.4534 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.69 | 4.405% | $187.6053 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.42 | 4.495% | $172.8556 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $202.43 | 11.516% | $225.7418 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #6 | $201.44 | 6.304% | $214.1388 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 6.286% | $233.2127 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.25 | $1,248.1647 | $1,248.17 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.20 |