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 | $38.59 | 9.652% | $42.3147 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $127.91 | 8.106% | $138.2784 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #3 | $234.69 | 13.655% | $266.7369 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
Purchase #4 | $224.67 | 10.702% | $248.7142 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $190.76 | 9.107% | $208.1325 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $147.76 | 13.569% | $167.8096 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 3.727% | $242.047 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.73 | $1,314.0333 | $1,314.03 | $1,314.05 | $1,313.90 |