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 | $66.91 | 11.759% | $74.7779 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #2 | $56.48 | 3.753% | $58.5997 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #3 | $97.67 | 9.843% | $107.2837 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #4 | $240.53 | 8.228% | $260.3208 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $182.26 | 13.539% | $206.9362 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
Purchase #6 | $162.40 | 13.201% | $183.8384 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
Purchase #7 | $142.38 | 3.670% | $147.6053 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.63 | $1,039.3620 | $1,039.37 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.30 |