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 | 6.840% | $42.5757 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.62 | 12.306% | $43.3726 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.90 | 3.851% | $241.869 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #4 | $235.46 | 6.273% | $250.2304 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $169.55 | 3.496% | $175.4775 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.74 | 11.590% | $191.6447 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 6.255% | $79.4044 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.85 | $1,024.5743 | $1,024.57 | $1,024.60 | $1,024.60 |