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 | $41.40 | 3.397% | $42.8064 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $61.86 | 7.354% | $66.4092 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 4.358% | $142.4695 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 7.729% | $248.046 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 11.439% | $59.5419 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 5.237% | $138.7129 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 9.373% | $144.0224 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.95 | $842.0083 | $842.01 | $841.95 | $841.90 |