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 | $40.31 | 5.544% | $42.5448 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 3.855% | $38.0525 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.68 | 10.266% | $216.8712 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 10.144% | $158.0126 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #5 | $130.65 | 3.655% | $135.4253 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #6 | $123.55 | 6.250% | $131.2719 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #7 | $115.89 | 13.365% | $131.3787 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.18 | $853.5570 | $853.55 | $853.55 | $853.60 |