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 | $36.86 | 6.801% | $39.3668 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.51 | 13.333% | $166.0442 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #3 | $227.47 | 13.104% | $257.2777 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $195.39 | 7.652% | $210.3412 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #5 | $244.52 | 4.859% | $256.4012 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 13.130% | $148.5736 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
Purchase #7 | $57.75 | 8.289% | $62.5369 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.83 | $1,140.5416 | $1,140.54 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.50 |