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 | $38.63 | 10.866% | $42.8275 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $249.42 | 10.225% | $274.9232 | $274.92 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #3 | $169.55 | 10.756% | $187.7868 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 12.202% | $9.3128 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #5 | $105.38 | 7.149% | $112.9136 | $112.91 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #6 | $17.47 | 3.805% | $18.1347 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #7 | $183.99 | 6.784% | $196.4719 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.74 | $842.3705 | $842.36 | $842.35 | $842.30 |