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 | $39.49 | 8.379% | $42.7989 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $107.50 | 6.129% | $114.0887 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.76 | 4.395% | $216.8911 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
Purchase #4 | $235.74 | 5.823% | $249.4671 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 4.607% | $77.9845 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #6 | $189.69 | 11.858% | $212.1834 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 12.369% | $90.4233 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.20 | $1,003.8370 | $1,003.83 | $1,003.85 | $1,003.90 |