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 | $38.83 | 9.491% | $42.5154 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.49 | 3.458% | $119.4836 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.42 | 5.774% | $188.722 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #4 | $89.76 | 11.825% | $100.3741 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.27 | 6.261% | $254.2507 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.72 | 3.305% | $110.2471 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
Purchase #7 | $72.27 | 9.341% | $79.0207 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.76 | $894.6136 | $894.61 | $894.55 | $894.60 |