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 | $38.46 | 10.697% | $42.5741 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $189.55 | 3.293% | $195.7919 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #3 | $57.64 | 13.548% | $65.4491 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
Purchase #4 | $140.43 | 8.346% | $152.1503 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
Purchase #5 | $219.27 | 7.522% | $235.7635 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
Purchase #6 | $79.97 | 5.777% | $84.5899 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.38 | 12.297% | $194.7005 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.70 | $971.0193 | $971.01 | $971.00 | $971.10 |