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 | $39.74 | 7.742% | $42.8167 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 8.769% | $72.2226 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 4.586% | $74.2351 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.75 | 3.651% | $229.8461 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 4.323% | $200.7696 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $247.40 | 11.116% | $274.901 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.70 | 8.254% | $154.4785 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.42 | $1,049.2696 | $1,049.28 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 |