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 | $36.83 | 6.585% | $39.2553 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $41.33 | 3.593% | $42.815 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.61 | 11.713% | $257.6213 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #4 | $130.92 | 4.376% | $136.6491 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
Purchase #5 | $140.69 | 8.112% | $152.1028 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #6 | $250.38 | 11.577% | $279.3665 | $279.37 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 6.129% | $178.6469 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.09 | $1,086.4569 | $1,086.47 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.40 |