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 | $38.45 | 10.688% | $42.5595 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.78 | 5.114% | $159.542 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.66 | 10.716% | $180.0906 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #4 | $168.86 | 6.270% | $179.4475 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $68.44 | 3.408% | $70.7724 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 10.140% | $225.1262 | $225.13 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
Purchase #7 | $90.69 | 13.632% | $103.0529 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.28 | $960.5911 | $960.59 | $960.60 | $960.60 |