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 | $38.47 | 10.581% | $42.5405 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.90 | 13.532% | $213.3266 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #3 | $151.49 | 12.393% | $170.2642 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #4 | $172.59 | 6.288% | $183.4425 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 12.412% | $23.9325 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 5.656% | $50.5775 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.89 | 6.845% | $185.7928 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.50 | $869.8766 | $869.87 | $869.95 | $869.80 |