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 | $39.81 | 6.702% | $42.4781 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.98 | 13.398% | $265.3286 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $62.89 | 13.531% | $71.3996 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #4 | $213.41 | 7.806% | $230.0688 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $87.35 | 8.730% | $94.9757 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Purchase #6 | $159.34 | 13.547% | $180.9258 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
Purchase #7 | $81.42 | 11.318% | $90.6351 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.20 | $975.8117 | $975.83 | $975.90 | $975.80 |