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 | $39.49 | 7.286% | $42.3672 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $172.91 | 8.421% | $187.4708 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 5.494% | $256.2344 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #4 | $137.55 | 6.768% | $146.8594 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 13.559% | $148.467 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #6 | $42.80 | 8.671% | $46.5112 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #7 | $116.52 | 11.200% | $129.5702 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.90 | $957.4802 | $957.48 | $957.40 | $957.60 |