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 | $37.64 | 12.406% | $42.3096 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $168.53 | 4.239% | $175.674 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $156.63 | 9.529% | $171.5553 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #4 | $116.28 | 13.216% | $131.6476 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $223.80 | 7.464% | $240.5044 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $176.87 | 6.619% | $188.577 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 10.728% | $235.4631 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.40 | $1,185.7310 | $1,185.73 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.80 |