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 | $38.90 | 10.531% | $42.9966 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $61.67 | 10.677% | $68.2545 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #3 | $192.32 | 13.320% | $217.937 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
Purchase #4 | $65.36 | 10.805% | $72.4221 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $148.72 | 11.153% | $165.3067 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #6 | $194.87 | 6.726% | $207.977 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #7 | $185.73 | 6.203% | $197.2508 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.57 | $972.1447 | $972.15 | $972.15 | $972.20 |