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 | $39.35 | 3.566% | $40.7532 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $248.93 | 4.571% | $260.3086 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.65 | 7.347% | $234.7142 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 9.205% | $50.6711 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #5 | $166.51 | 4.171% | $173.4551 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #6 | $107.93 | 3.425% | $111.6266 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 4.754% | $225.7239 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.25 | $1,097.2527 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.30 |