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 | $37.68 | 5.625% | $39.7995 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $73.97 | 5.788% | $78.2514 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #3 | $130.26 | 9.650% | $142.8301 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.94 | 12.343% | $242.5935 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #5 | $172.65 | 5.304% | $181.8074 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.74 | 3.203% | $245.3548 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $114.66 | 7.646% | $123.4269 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.90 | $1,054.0636 | $1,054.06 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.10 |