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 | $50.81 | 9.801% | $55.7899 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $191.96 | 6.331% | $204.113 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
Purchase #3 | $141.83 | 4.306% | $147.9372 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
Purchase #4 | $182.44 | 7.225% | $195.6213 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.50 | 6.407% | $229.3071 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #6 | $155.80 | 10.676% | $172.4332 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #7 | $32.86 | 13.735% | $37.3733 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.20 | $1,042.5750 | $1,042.57 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 |