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 | $39.54 | 6.865% | $42.2544 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.79 | 6.231% | $40.1447 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 9.471% | $145.4651 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 13.277% | $48.4146 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #5 | $71.54 | 12.770% | $80.6757 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #6 | $32.83 | 12.185% | $36.8303 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.46 | 11.861% | $225.3552 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.78 | $619.1400 | $619.14 | $619.15 | $619.20 |