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 | $39.80 | 5.842% | $42.1251 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $200.98 | 4.260% | $209.5417 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
Purchase #3 | $55.86 | 3.840% | $58.005 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 11.550% | $186.2773 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #5 | $18.30 | 11.704% | $20.4418 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #6 | $211.56 | 3.756% | $219.5062 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #7 | $244.29 | 13.579% | $277.4621 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.78 | $1,013.3592 | $1,013.37 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.30 |