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 | $39.99 | 6.374% | $42.539 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 4.475% | $85.1367 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $242.48 | 13.447% | $275.0863 | $275.09 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
Purchase #4 | $203.90 | 13.661% | $231.7548 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.64 | 9.131% | $37.803 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #6 | $113.41 | 13.682% | $128.9268 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
Purchase #7 | $101.29 | 12.576% | $114.0282 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.20 | $915.2748 | $915.28 | $915.35 | $915.20 |