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 | $40.35 | 4.767% | $42.2735 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $249.86 | 10.254% | $275.4806 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #3 | $11.92 | 12.611% | $13.4232 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #4 | $161.29 | 3.233% | $166.5045 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #5 | $213.43 | 11.572% | $238.1281 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 9.252% | $192.6659 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.76 | 7.304% | $213.2774 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.96 | $1,141.7532 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.80 |