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 | $39.85 | 6.584% | $42.4737 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.89 | 6.818% | $61.8369 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
Purchase #3 | $106.69 | 12.508% | $120.0348 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #4 | $117.99 | 10.380% | $130.2374 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 6.651% | $174.6623 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $41.69 | 4.445% | $43.5431 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.25 | 12.267% | $255.1268 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.13 | $827.9150 | $827.91 | $827.95 | $827.80 |