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 | $38.70 | 8.498% | $41.9887 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 3.546% | $37.8046 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.26 | 11.556% | $87.3037 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.66 | 10.689% | $53.8613 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $134.53 | 7.442% | $144.5417 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.28 | 13.158% | $130.4485 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.64 | 9.284% | $90.3123 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.58 | $586.2608 | $586.25 | $586.25 | $586.20 |