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 | $70.98 | 6.825% | $75.8244 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.61 | 4.840% | $236.5295 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #3 | $152.75 | 13.431% | $173.2659 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #4 | $126.42 | 12.758% | $142.5487 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 4.507% | $29.565 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #6 | $121.61 | 11.356% | $135.42 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.27 | 8.420% | $247.4903 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.93 | $1,040.6438 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.60 |