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 | $39.65 | 4.475% | $41.4243 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $6.86 | 4.274% | $7.1532 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $240.69 | 12.143% | $269.917 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.45 | 7.719% | $156.6773 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #5 | $114.61 | 11.260% | $127.5151 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 13.581% | $99.1789 | $99.18 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #7 | $128.28 | 11.861% | $143.4953 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.86 | $845.3611 | $845.37 | $845.35 | $845.40 |