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 | 10.196% | $42.4695 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.97 | 12.483% | $10.0897 | $10.09 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.30 | 9.871% | $43.1793 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.81 | 12.215% | $198.4073 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.27 | 6.757% | $127.3291 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.62 | 7.620% | $164.2496 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
Purchase #7 | $98.51 | 10.608% | $108.9599 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.02 | $694.6844 | $694.69 | $694.70 | $694.70 |