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 | $37.28 | 13.677% | $42.3788 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $249.35 | 6.310% | $265.084 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 12.638% | $188.4096 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 13.302% | $33.8773 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #5 | $147.72 | 12.843% | $166.6917 | $166.69 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #6 | $222.34 | 3.819% | $230.8312 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
Purchase #7 | $46.92 | 11.244% | $52.1957 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.78 | $979.4683 | $979.47 | $979.55 | $979.50 |