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 | $36.99 | 6.354% | $39.3403 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $25.32 | 12.171% | $28.4017 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #3 | $241.92 | 8.607% | $262.7421 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
Purchase #4 | $224.79 | 5.270% | $236.6364 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 8.403% | $203.5483 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #6 | $45.89 | 13.236% | $51.964 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #7 | $204.53 | 13.525% | $232.1927 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.21 | $1,054.8255 | $1,054.82 | $1,054.85 | $1,054.70 |