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 | $40.55 | 5.340% | $42.7154 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $227.63 | 7.301% | $244.2493 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #3 | $125.27 | 6.205% | $133.043 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
Purchase #4 | $61.69 | 3.142% | $63.6283 | $63.63 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 13.704% | $42.548 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $227.59 | 12.672% | $256.4302 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $218.70 | 5.744% | $231.2621 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.85 | $1,013.8763 | $1,013.88 | $1,013.90 | $1,013.70 |