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 | $39.36 | 3.739% | $40.8317 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 7.741% | $78.5001 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $226.84 | 9.233% | $247.7841 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #4 | $175.48 | 13.246% | $198.7241 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #5 | $123.66 | 6.541% | $131.7486 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
Purchase #6 | $109.87 | 6.606% | $117.128 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 10.316% | $234.4767 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,049.1933 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.10 |