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 | $37.96 | 12.185% | $42.5854 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $208.93 | 12.136% | $234.2857 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.89 | 10.555% | $56.2614 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $249.65 | 5.734% | $263.9649 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
Purchase #5 | $75.84 | 8.505% | $82.2902 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.50 | 9.467% | $208.5346 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.46 | 12.325% | $268.9734 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.23 | $1,156.8956 | $1,156.89 | $1,156.90 | $1,157.00 |