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 | $39.45 | 7.800% | $42.5271 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.65 | 7.202% | $38.2175 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $84.99 | 5.320% | $89.5115 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.63 | 3.858% | $181.3672 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
Purchase #5 | $96.52 | 9.237% | $105.4356 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.43 | 5.499% | $45.8182 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 4.183% | $82.0649 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.44 | $584.9420 | $584.95 | $584.90 | $584.90 |