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 | $35.90 | 8.803% | $39.0603 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #2 | $225.55 | 11.359% | $251.1702 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.83 | 9.355% | $266.6403 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #4 | $174.29 | 12.800% | $196.5991 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.38 | 4.407% | $255.1498 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $86.29 | 12.164% | $96.7863 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #7 | $29.74 | 6.840% | $31.7742 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.98 | $1,137.1802 | $1,137.18 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 |