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 | $38.27 | 5.705% | $40.4533 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.84 | 7.446% | $137.359 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.84 | 11.412% | $195.9069 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 10.152% | $68.8891 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #5 | $232.27 | 9.546% | $254.4425 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $114.56 | 7.743% | $123.4304 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 6.694% | $249.2585 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.94 | $1,069.7397 | $1,069.74 | $1,069.75 | $1,069.80 |