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 | $140.55 | 11.329% | $156.4729 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $47.32 | 12.338% | $53.1583 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.75 | 5.385% | $196.8065 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 9.793% | $71.6399 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
Purchase #5 | $79.54 | 5.295% | $83.7516 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.44 | 11.611% | $227.0614 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 8.626% | $250.4481 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.41 | $1,039.3387 | $1,039.34 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 |