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 | $37.38 | 12.356% | $41.9987 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 13.621% | $99.2593 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 6.137% | $238.7764 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $213.35 | 11.440% | $237.7572 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
Purchase #5 | $40.36 | 12.616% | $45.4518 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.28 | 5.354% | $180.4503 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.62 | 7.177% | $165.7171 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.32 | $1,009.4108 | $1,009.42 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.60 |