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 | $37.88 | 13.157% | $42.8639 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 9.270% | $12.424 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.82 | 13.476% | $80.3637 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 5.554% | $19.2742 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #5 | $116.31 | 12.154% | $130.4463 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #6 | $168.54 | 10.512% | $186.2569 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $186.82 | 5.342% | $196.7999 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $610.00 | $668.4289 | $668.42 | $668.35 | $668.50 |