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 | $38.97 | 8.546% | $42.3004 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $109.53 | 3.850% | $113.7469 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #3 | $108.43 | 7.353% | $116.4029 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #4 | $81.75 | 6.758% | $87.2747 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $243.39 | 8.375% | $263.7739 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
Purchase #6 | $102.26 | 10.784% | $113.2877 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.79 | 12.394% | $278.5011 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.12 | $1,015.2876 | $1,015.28 | $1,015.25 | $1,015.30 |