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 | $36.67 | 7.740% | $39.5083 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.63 | 8.285% | $107.8843 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 13.239% | $139.8841 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
Purchase #4 | $239.82 | 9.570% | $262.7708 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
Purchase #5 | $182.50 | 3.402% | $188.7087 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #6 | $125.54 | 9.345% | $137.2717 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 5.742% | $70.5616 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.42 | $946.5895 | $946.58 | $946.55 | $946.70 |