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 | $37.97 | 10.693% | $42.0301 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.43 | 6.139% | $84.3062 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $183.85 | 7.577% | $197.7803 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.55 | 10.510% | $182.9493 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.72 | 7.647% | $251.5926 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 9.200% | $85.853 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 9.763% | $158.4429 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.49 | $1,002.9544 | $1,002.95 | $1,003.00 | $1,002.90 |