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 | $39.95 | 6.533% | $42.5599 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $92.37 | 7.586% | $99.3772 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $184.35 | 4.803% | $193.2043 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.70 | 11.592% | $95.6343 | $95.63 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.80 | 4.432% | $197.1676 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $83.82 | 7.645% | $90.228 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #7 | $183.68 | 11.785% | $205.3267 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.67 | $923.4980 | $923.50 | $923.55 | $923.50 |