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 | $40.38 | 6.171% | $42.8718 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $119.73 | 3.175% | $123.5314 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 11.268% | $218.9532 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
Purchase #4 | $172.49 | 7.732% | $185.8269 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.44 | 13.445% | $144.5743 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 12.679% | $238.4626 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.42 | 4.388% | $152.8449 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.87 | $1,107.0651 | $1,107.05 | $1,107.05 | $1,107.10 |