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 | $38.54 | 6.490% | $41.0412 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
Purchase #2 | $112.78 | 6.214% | $119.7881 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.75 | 5.127% | $42.8393 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $85.63 | 13.239% | $96.9666 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
Purchase #5 | $176.30 | 9.395% | $192.8634 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 7.742% | $78.5116 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $15.43 | 11.308% | $17.1748 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.30 | $589.1850 | $589.18 | $589.15 | $589.20 |