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 | $36.37 | 8.465% | $39.4487 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $58.82 | 12.285% | $66.046 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
Purchase #3 | $128.43 | 3.445% | $132.8544 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
Purchase #4 | $203.86 | 5.501% | $215.0743 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.65 | 7.595% | $243.8641 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.52 | 10.414% | $272.1926 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #7 | $178.47 | 9.203% | $194.8946 | $194.89 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.12 | $1,164.3747 | $1,164.36 | $1,164.35 | $1,164.40 |