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 | $35.77 | 5.563% | $37.7599 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.25 | 13.628% | $166.181 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 6.579% | $257.8785 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 12.218% | $244.2425 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $111.33 | 11.329% | $123.9426 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
Purchase #6 | $185.94 | 5.495% | $196.1574 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $49.80 | 10.833% | $55.1948 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.70 | $1,081.3567 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.40 | $1,081.40 |