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 | $39.57 | 7.596% | $42.5757 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $141.93 | 4.395% | $148.1678 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #3 | $23.96 | 5.308% | $25.2318 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
Purchase #4 | $66.51 | 13.773% | $75.6704 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.59 | 3.495% | $165.1677 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.53 | 3.759% | $166.5643 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.55 | 9.802% | $238.8743 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.64 | $862.2520 | $862.25 | $862.20 | $862.40 |