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 | $39.98 | 5.159% | $42.0426 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.74 | 6.230% | $200.4985 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $235.87 | 11.482% | $262.9526 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 8.315% | $146.7668 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #5 | $42.36 | 7.309% | $45.4561 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.65 | 12.183% | $229.5825 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #7 | $131.84 | 9.182% | $143.9455 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.94 | $1,071.2446 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.30 |