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 | $38.57 | 9.544% | $42.2511 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $183.47 | 9.490% | $200.8813 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #3 | $115.43 | 10.365% | $127.3943 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #4 | $7.43 | 9.246% | $8.117 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 11.487% | $18.2504 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #6 | $105.83 | 9.546% | $115.9325 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 7.784% | $8.6119 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $475.09 | $521.4385 | $521.43 | $521.45 | $521.50 |