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 | $40.40 | 4.664% | $42.2843 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $173.63 | 12.727% | $195.7279 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.83 | 9.510% | $89.612 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $201.69 | 8.690% | $219.2169 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $167.28 | 3.522% | $173.1716 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
Purchase #6 | $192.83 | 9.426% | $211.0062 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 3.369% | $211.493 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.26 | $1,142.5119 | $1,142.51 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.50 |