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 | $37.60 | 12.623% | $42.3462 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 11.813% | $171.633 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
Purchase #3 | $202.44 | 11.525% | $225.7712 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #4 | $236.65 | 12.351% | $265.8786 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #5 | $69.81 | 12.285% | $78.3862 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.79 | 6.485% | $168.0227 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.71 | 8.430% | $124.3801 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.50 | $1,076.4180 | $1,076.42 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.40 |