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 | $39.85 | 6.553% | $42.4614 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.62 | 11.583% | $133.4756 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #3 | $154.64 | 5.329% | $162.8808 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #4 | $122.38 | 13.811% | $139.2819 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #5 | $70.84 | 8.545% | $76.8933 | $76.89 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.92 | 6.739% | $77.8341 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
Purchase #7 | $203.92 | 5.171% | $214.4647 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.17 | $847.2918 | $847.28 | $847.35 | $847.40 |