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 | $62.66 | 4.386% | $65.4083 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 7.834% | $42.4758 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $25.97 | 13.682% | $29.5232 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 11.498% | $194.4637 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.48 | 8.167% | $235.2416 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.35 | 3.727% | $259.6805 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.60 | 7.529% | $202.7997 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.86 | $1,029.5928 | $1,029.59 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.60 |