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 | $95.44 | 4.778% | $100.0001 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #2 | $38.27 | 10.437% | $42.2642 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.39 | 9.211% | $156.5977 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $43.60 | 12.113% | $48.8813 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #5 | $189.63 | 10.614% | $209.7573 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
Purchase #6 | $213.45 | 13.463% | $242.1868 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.99 | 10.463% | $38.651 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.77 | $838.3384 | $838.34 | $838.35 | $838.50 |