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 | $29.79 | 12.339% | $33.4658 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.80 | 12.818% | $215.2567 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #3 | $175.40 | 5.633% | $185.2803 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $82.48 | 12.116% | $92.4733 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.69 | 8.229% | $261.5787 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #6 | $101.47 | 11.302% | $112.9381 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
Purchase #7 | $136.75 | 3.121% | $141.018 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.38 | $1,042.0109 | $1,042.02 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.10 |