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 | $37.28 | 13.337% | $42.252 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $109.79 | 3.273% | $113.3834 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #3 | $28.37 | 10.322% | $31.2984 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 4.238% | $256.0294 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $184.44 | 11.443% | $205.5455 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.81 | 8.303% | $173.079 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #7 | $151.49 | 3.388% | $156.6225 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.80 | $978.2102 | $978.21 | $978.25 | $978.20 |