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 | $188.90 | 6.177% | $200.5684 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $36.53 | 13.462% | $41.4477 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #3 | $148.56 | 11.398% | $165.4929 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #4 | $138.34 | 4.331% | $144.3315 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
Purchase #5 | $33.64 | 11.585% | $37.5372 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.51 | 5.713% | $256.3646 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 9.401% | $196.5498 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.14 | $1,042.2921 | $1,042.29 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.20 |