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 | $36.89 | 9.148% | $40.2647 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $12.87 | 8.578% | $13.974 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $76.68 | 6.509% | $81.6711 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #4 | $181.53 | 13.601% | $206.2199 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.35 | 12.190% | $262.9173 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.79 | 13.305% | $279.6254 | $279.63 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
Purchase #7 | $100.67 | 5.282% | $105.9874 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.78 | $990.6598 | $990.66 | $990.60 | $990.70 |