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 | $39.78 | 6.874% | $42.5145 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.88 | 3.371% | $255.2023 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #3 | $202.57 | 9.716% | $222.2517 | $222.25 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 4.664% | $162.0931 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #5 | $19.76 | 11.573% | $22.0468 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.63 | 10.105% | $260.5415 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #7 | $64.67 | 12.359% | $72.6626 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.16 | $1,037.3125 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.30 |