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 | $39.59 | 6.763% | $42.2675 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $211.29 | 10.506% | $233.4881 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.52 | 7.825% | $138.5767 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 12.849% | $80.5855 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 11.424% | $233.567 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 13.461% | $148.0099 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #7 | $124.91 | 6.724% | $133.3089 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.79 | $1,009.8036 | $1,009.82 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.90 |