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 | $36.73 | 8.388% | $39.8109 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $20.57 | 11.645% | $22.9654 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.63 | 10.682% | $243.0909 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 4.163% | $239.3874 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $238.44 | 10.515% | $263.512 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 13.383% | $15.5561 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #7 | $216.37 | 8.278% | $234.2811 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.28 | $1,058.6038 | $1,058.61 | $1,058.60 | $1,058.70 |