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 | $40.38 | 4.873% | $42.3477 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 9.158% | $85.82 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $222.47 | 9.640% | $243.9161 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $227.25 | 12.849% | $256.4494 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $14.80 | 6.420% | $15.7502 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
Purchase #6 | $57.61 | 12.238% | $64.6603 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 4.633% | $248.8696 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.98 | $957.8133 | $957.82 | $957.75 | $957.80 |