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 | $38.45 | 9.853% | $42.2385 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $236.98 | 10.610% | $262.1236 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 3.504% | $189.6814 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.30 | 8.806% | $92.8115 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.49 | 6.586% | $83.6594 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.30 | 11.564% | $124.1707 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.53 | 13.308% | $246.4789 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.31 | $1,041.1640 | $1,041.16 | $1,041.15 | $1,041.20 |