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 | $39.73 | 7.141% | $42.5671 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $130.47 | 5.349% | $137.4488 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 6.861% | $154.692 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.64 | 7.626% | $254.6862 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #5 | $205.90 | 13.268% | $233.2188 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $27.93 | 13.423% | $31.679 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.72 | 9.324% | $232.554 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.15 | $1,086.8459 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.90 |