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 | $37.64 | 11.600% | $42.0062 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 3.261% | $54.0675 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #3 | $67.83 | 7.848% | $73.1533 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
Purchase #4 | $166.27 | 6.321% | $176.7799 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #5 | $155.47 | 7.708% | $167.4536 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $129.93 | 5.706% | $137.3438 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $229.71 | 4.504% | $240.0561 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.21 | $890.8604 | $890.86 | $890.85 | $891.00 |