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 | $38.77 | 8.753% | $42.1635 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $139.82 | 6.650% | $149.118 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 3.580% | $40.1476 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #4 | $242.37 | 3.830% | $251.6528 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #5 | $244.53 | 12.613% | $275.3726 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
Purchase #6 | $76.38 | 5.379% | $80.4885 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.79 | 13.525% | $269.9511 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.42 | $1,108.8941 | $1,108.89 | $1,108.85 | $1,109.00 |