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 | $40.30 | 4.664% | $42.1796 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 6.304% | $153.8325 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #3 | $187.36 | 11.808% | $209.4835 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.58 | 12.867% | $260.2487 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 10.162% | $177.2066 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 10.589% | $190.5117 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #7 | $62.51 | 7.377% | $67.1214 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.59 | $1,100.5840 | $1,100.58 | $1,100.60 | $1,100.50 |