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 | $39.74 | 6.584% | $42.3565 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.73 | 12.304% | $13.1733 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
Purchase #3 | $120.62 | 8.862% | $131.3093 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 12.793% | $162.343 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.48 | 10.131% | $21.4535 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 3.317% | $43.1968 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.86 | 7.632% | $247.4029 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.17 | $661.2353 | $661.23 | $661.20 | $661.30 |