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 | $37.50 | 12.478% | $42.1793 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $103.45 | 5.170% | $108.7984 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #3 | $110.56 | 11.805% | $123.6116 | $123.61 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 8.609% | $254.7098 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #5 | $203.67 | 11.577% | $227.2489 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
Purchase #6 | $109.95 | 4.340% | $114.7218 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 11.151% | $165.1148 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.20 | $1,036.3846 | $1,036.38 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.30 |