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 | $38.49 | 10.343% | $42.471 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.65 | 10.295% | $157.3358 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 8.496% | $42.27 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.48 | 13.574% | $190.2137 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.34 | 8.436% | $146.7573 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 9.460% | $99.4006 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #7 | $202.37 | 4.803% | $212.0898 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.10 | $890.5382 | $890.54 | $890.50 | $890.60 |