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 | $38.53 | 10.414% | $42.5425 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.83 | 12.523% | $94.328 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 10.659% | $238.5476 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.34 | 10.291% | $128.3125 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 5.825% | $229.3969 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.80 | 10.727% | $106.0765 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
Purchase #7 | $240.27 | 7.379% | $257.9995 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.11 | $1,097.2035 | $1,097.21 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.10 |