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 | $39.65 | 8.328% | $42.9521 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $181.62 | 10.405% | $200.5176 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 6.313% | $132.2321 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
Purchase #4 | $220.53 | 8.137% | $238.4745 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $179.26 | 4.464% | $187.2622 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $115.29 | 10.645% | $127.5626 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
Purchase #7 | $122.52 | 3.815% | $127.1941 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.25 | $1,056.1952 | $1,056.18 | $1,056.15 | $1,056.30 |