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 | $40.42 | 5.169% | $42.5093 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.87 | 9.203% | $175.6749 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.72 | 4.848% | $51.0819 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #4 | $198.72 | 13.574% | $225.6943 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #5 | $206.38 | 12.204% | $231.5666 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 4.216% | $225.784 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.65 | 4.227% | $39.2415 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.41 | $991.5525 | $991.54 | $991.55 | $991.60 |