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 | $38.93 | 8.843% | $42.3726 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $213.46 | 3.387% | $220.6899 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #3 | $106.77 | 5.770% | $112.9306 | $112.93 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
Purchase #4 | $184.30 | 13.360% | $208.9225 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #5 | $162.84 | 13.105% | $184.1802 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.74 | 13.286% | $58.6142 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 10.293% | $230.1374 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.70 | $1,057.8474 | $1,057.84 | $1,057.85 | $1,057.80 |