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 | $39.39 | 7.728% | $42.4341 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.66 | 9.730% | $46.8108 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #3 | $118.71 | 10.699% | $131.4108 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #4 | $105.50 | 12.674% | $118.8711 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $23.65 | 10.520% | $26.138 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 12.210% | $10.4243 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
Purchase #7 | $203.46 | 7.289% | $218.2902 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.66 | $594.3793 | $594.37 | $594.35 | $594.30 |