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 | $38.74 | 9.621% | $42.4672 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 6.872% | $56.1078 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 3.766% | $217.4728 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $130.78 | 12.627% | $147.2936 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
Purchase #5 | $181.42 | 10.310% | $200.1244 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.84 | 7.607% | $169.8469 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
Purchase #7 | $224.94 | 7.492% | $241.7925 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.80 | $1,075.1052 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.05 | $1,075.10 |