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 | $37.40 | 5.371% | $39.4088 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 12.392% | $152.3024 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.44 | 7.269% | $85.2145 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 11.511% | $236.9943 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 12.178% | $192.6096 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
Purchase #6 | $58.73 | 13.104% | $66.426 | $66.43 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 12.774% | $225.2999 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.09 | $998.2555 | $998.25 | $998.25 | $998.20 |