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 | $39.90 | 5.669% | $42.1619 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.84 | 3.381% | $100.1142 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 12.609% | $200.0499 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #4 | $123.40 | 12.490% | $138.8127 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.61 | 3.423% | $6.8363 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 4.740% | $215.1255 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #7 | $23.59 | 8.110% | $25.5031 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $673.38 | $728.6036 | $728.60 | $728.60 | $728.50 |