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 | $39.80 | 8.669% | $43.2503 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #2 | $91.37 | 12.275% | $102.5857 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $133.27 | 6.531% | $141.9739 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.33 | 10.531% | $108.6851 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 7.335% | $258.2695 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.78 | 3.780% | $238.4657 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.38 | 4.775% | $14.0189 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $846.55 | $907.2491 | $907.26 | $907.20 | $907.40 |