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 | $40.33 | 5.466% | $42.5344 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.84 | 12.409% | $281.9667 | $281.97 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.29 | 6.584% | $72.7862 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $167.71 | 5.132% | $176.3169 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #5 | $197.33 | 7.530% | $212.1889 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #6 | $32.79 | 5.775% | $34.6836 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.34 | 10.271% | $260.6145 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.63 | $1,081.0912 | $1,081.09 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.10 |