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 | $38.50 | 10.240% | $42.4424 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 7.830% | $41.342 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 8.340% | $78.6548 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #4 | $225.86 | 8.199% | $244.3783 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $139.80 | 6.503% | $148.8912 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
Purchase #6 | $179.64 | 6.194% | $190.7669 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 7.150% | $264.9284 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.99 | $1,011.4040 | $1,011.40 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.40 |