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 | $38.38 | 10.425% | $42.3811 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $18.73 | 4.336% | $19.5421 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.27 | 4.802% | $225.6073 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $152.58 | 13.610% | $173.3461 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #5 | $110.84 | 4.204% | $115.4997 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.45 | 11.154% | $190.5735 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
Purchase #7 | $184.94 | 5.775% | $195.6203 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.19 | $962.5701 | $962.57 | $962.55 | $962.50 |