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 | $39.79 | 6.771% | $42.4842 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.44 | 13.377% | $83.2641 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $197.72 | 7.625% | $212.7962 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #4 | $111.98 | 10.362% | $123.5834 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $106.43 | 11.749% | $118.9345 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #6 | $209.43 | 7.773% | $225.709 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #7 | $97.34 | 12.269% | $109.2826 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.13 | $916.0540 | $916.04 | $916.10 | $916.10 |