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 | $37.46 | 13.375% | $42.4703 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.37 | 6.362% | $23.7932 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.36 | 9.443% | $85.7595 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $93.80 | 5.150% | $98.6307 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 5.398% | $11.4251 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #6 | $70.61 | 5.716% | $74.6461 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
Purchase #7 | $199.38 | 7.182% | $213.6995 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.82 | $550.4244 | $550.43 | $550.45 | $550.40 |