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 | $36.98 | 10.716% | $40.9428 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $175.65 | 13.628% | $199.5876 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 8.354% | $266.1933 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $152.86 | 7.498% | $164.3214 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #5 | $172.88 | 6.727% | $184.5096 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $137.39 | 7.681% | $147.9429 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 10.236% | $275.3806 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.24 | $1,278.8782 | $1,278.87 | $1,278.90 | $1,278.80 |