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 | $39.99 | 7.232% | $42.8821 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $209.66 | 8.431% | $227.3364 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 7.686% | $38.7454 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 5.511% | $239.8687 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.43 | 7.458% | $266.9579 | $266.96 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
Purchase #6 | $8.51 | 12.466% | $9.5709 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 3.243% | $249.177 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.26 | $1,074.5384 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.60 |