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 | $37.98 | 11.835% | $42.4749 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.91 | 9.604% | $232.2618 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #3 | $210.30 | 3.623% | $217.9192 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #4 | $35.29 | 10.112% | $38.8585 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.86 | 10.300% | $200.5916 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $63.96 | 4.638% | $66.9265 | $66.93 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
Purchase #7 | $54.57 | 5.592% | $57.6216 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.87 | $856.6541 | $856.65 | $856.60 | $856.70 |