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 | $37.82 | 12.306% | $42.4741 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.98 | 4.830% | $18.8484 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.61 | 7.215% | $52.1172 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #4 | $232.66 | 3.829% | $241.5686 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
Purchase #5 | $83.95 | 9.711% | $92.1024 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.30 | 8.567% | $245.6871 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.84 | 4.391% | $42.6333 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $688.16 | $735.4311 | $735.43 | $735.40 | $735.40 |