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 | $36.52 | 9.606% | $40.0281 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.90 | 9.633% | $192.8444 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #3 | $144.28 | 8.646% | $156.7544 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
Purchase #4 | $226.50 | 9.141% | $247.2044 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #5 | $59.78 | 12.638% | $67.335 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 4.582% | $236.188 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #7 | $109.75 | 5.834% | $116.1528 | $116.15 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.57 | $1,056.5071 | $1,056.50 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.50 |