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 | $37.85 | 11.687% | $42.2735 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $212.30 | 13.114% | $240.141 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #3 | $250.32 | 5.232% | $263.4167 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.98 | 6.235% | $179.5159 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $237.90 | 3.602% | $246.4692 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $138.45 | 3.750% | $143.6419 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $20.85 | 4.491% | $21.7864 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.65 | $1,137.2446 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.20 |