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 | $40.97 | 3.107% | $42.2429 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 10.525% | $78.4285 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.70 | 5.335% | $32.3378 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
Purchase #4 | $37.71 | 10.206% | $41.5587 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #5 | $100.86 | 7.761% | $108.6877 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #6 | $38.50 | 3.155% | $39.7147 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 11.377% | $273.1632 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $564.96 | $616.1335 | $616.13 | $616.15 | $616.10 |