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 | $38.39 | 9.542% | $42.0532 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $240.31 | 6.872% | $256.8241 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #3 | $211.39 | 13.147% | $239.1814 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #4 | $92.43 | 8.709% | $100.4797 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $86.45 | 3.184% | $89.2026 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 11.849% | $188.2531 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #7 | $131.39 | 7.472% | $141.2075 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.67 | $1,057.2016 | $1,057.19 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.30 |