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 | $37.93 | 10.854% | $42.0469 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 9.872% | $9.6138 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Purchase #3 | $104.39 | 4.507% | $109.0949 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #4 | $43.61 | 3.406% | $45.0954 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #5 | $85.33 | 6.391% | $90.7834 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 8.519% | $216.3652 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $40.51 | 12.430% | $45.5454 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $519.90 | $558.5450 | $558.55 | $558.55 | $558.50 |