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 | $38.79 | 9.538% | $42.4898 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.25 | 5.845% | $137.8631 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
Purchase #3 | $102.63 | 8.797% | $111.6584 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 4.657% | $131.6271 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.58 | 5.291% | $71.1557 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #6 | $40.41 | 13.623% | $45.9151 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #7 | $63.42 | 11.633% | $70.7976 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $568.85 | $611.5068 | $611.52 | $611.50 | $611.60 |