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 | $40.67 | 5.607% | $42.9504 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $159.98 | 11.435% | $178.2737 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #3 | $154.59 | 12.235% | $173.5041 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.44 | 7.660% | $45.6909 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.52 | 5.594% | $101.9193 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 4.221% | $189.0673 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
Purchase #7 | $137.70 | 13.221% | $155.9053 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.31 | $887.3110 | $887.31 | $887.25 | $887.40 |