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 | $37.45 | 13.381% | $42.4612 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 9.314% | $265.6002 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.60 | 4.282% | $72.5803 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $217.33 | 13.267% | $246.1632 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #5 | $189.77 | 4.864% | $199.0004 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #6 | $241.64 | 6.697% | $257.8226 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #7 | $155.70 | 9.219% | $170.054 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.46 | $1,253.6819 | $1,253.67 | $1,253.65 | $1,253.80 |