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 | $40.25 | 5.381% | $42.4159 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $87.70 | 9.760% | $96.2595 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #3 | $109.89 | 4.165% | $114.4669 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.96 | 10.593% | $77.3709 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 13.279% | $244.3994 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 4.550% | $21.2237 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 7.260% | $230.1585 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.43 | $826.2948 | $826.30 | $826.20 | $826.40 |