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 | $70.41 | 3.784% | $73.0743 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
Purchase #2 | $94.29 | 5.162% | $99.1572 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $227.72 | 13.209% | $257.7995 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #4 | $43.95 | 5.384% | $46.3163 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 9.200% | $268.3808 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
Purchase #6 | $38.70 | 4.246% | $40.3432 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 3.558% | $255.7468 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.80 | $1,040.8181 | $1,040.82 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.80 |