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 | $38.60 | 10.267% | $42.5631 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.49 | 6.522% | $34.609 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #3 | $174.44 | 3.529% | $180.596 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 11.775% | $244.4296 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 3.224% | $130.4338 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #6 | $100.75 | 5.665% | $106.4575 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.39 | 7.678% | $267.4614 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.71 | $1,006.5504 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.60 |