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 | $42.45 | 3.242% | $43.8262 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #2 | $143.57 | 10.125% | $158.1065 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.28 | 5.476% | $260.8211 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.25 | 5.599% | $136.4867 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.89 | 6.138% | $144.2309 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 10.741% | $143.8083 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 9.282% | $125.3683 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.02 | $1,012.6480 | $1,012.66 | $1,012.65 | $1,012.60 |