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 | $240.77 | 3.306% | $248.7299 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
Purchase #2 | $25.91 | 12.569% | $29.1666 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #3 | $222.92 | 5.685% | $235.593 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 3.667% | $140.7487 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 9.253% | $271.7668 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.80 | 12.177% | $79.4213 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.88 | 10.126% | $35.1082 | $35.11 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.80 | $1,040.5345 | $1,040.54 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 |