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 | $38.99 | 8.351% | $42.2461 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.81 | 11.353% | $116.7091 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 13.108% | $255.5788 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.38 | 9.616% | $90.3017 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 10.746% | $244.3057 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #6 | $202.46 | 6.328% | $215.2717 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #7 | $189.38 | 13.565% | $215.0694 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.58 | $1,179.4825 | $1,179.49 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.50 |