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 | $37.89 | 12.109% | $42.4781 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.55 | 12.218% | $149.8671 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
Purchase #3 | $81.82 | 10.504% | $90.4144 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #4 | $125.81 | 12.264% | $141.2393 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
Purchase #5 | $217.71 | 7.712% | $234.4998 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #6 | $83.68 | 5.764% | $88.5033 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $207.69 | 13.520% | $235.7697 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.15 | $982.7717 | $982.77 | $982.75 | $982.80 |