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 | $38.61 | 8.800% | $42.0077 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $146.43 | 13.584% | $166.3211 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $228.85 | 7.486% | $245.9817 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
Purchase #4 | $38.37 | 10.687% | $42.4706 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $44.33 | 7.227% | $47.5337 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $32.56 | 13.179% | $36.8511 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #7 | $26.60 | 7.781% | $28.6697 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.75 | $609.8356 | $609.83 | $609.80 | $609.90 |