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 | $39.90 | 3.735% | $41.3903 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.93 | 4.518% | $213.1436 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #3 | $122.55 | 4.256% | $127.7657 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
Purchase #4 | $51.63 | 9.610% | $56.5916 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #5 | $180.26 | 12.201% | $202.2535 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #6 | $68.73 | 9.741% | $75.425 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.91 | 7.788% | $261.8278 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.91 | $978.3975 | $978.40 | $978.45 | $978.40 |