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 | $39.98 | 5.622% | $42.2277 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 9.205% | $85.857 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #3 | $86.81 | 10.254% | $95.7115 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.59 | 8.147% | $253.702 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #5 | $62.69 | 12.261% | $70.3764 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #6 | $98.54 | 13.129% | $111.4773 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #7 | $9.57 | 13.358% | $10.8484 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $610.80 | $670.2003 | $670.21 | $670.25 | $670.20 |