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 | $37.42 | 13.638% | $42.5233 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.76 | 12.573% | $214.7443 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
Purchase #3 | $232.49 | 11.251% | $258.6474 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 6.698% | $166.961 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #5 | $129.41 | 10.277% | $142.7095 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $83.94 | 10.826% | $93.0273 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 4.125% | $90.4013 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.32 | $1,009.0141 | $1,009.01 | $1,009.00 | $1,008.90 |