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 | $38.95 | 8.305% | $42.1848 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $207.94 | 9.138% | $226.9416 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 3.216% | $18.1144 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 4.726% | $159.8852 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 10.481% | $13.6775 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
Purchase #6 | $56.41 | 6.168% | $59.8894 | $59.89 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.94 | 7.461% | $264.2896 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.84 | $784.9825 | $784.98 | $785.05 | $785.00 |