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 | $37.70 | 5.286% | $39.6928 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $110.28 | 3.620% | $114.2721 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 7.765% | $178.308 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 8.284% | $142.3826 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $114.25 | 5.812% | $120.8902 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.34 | 4.166% | $260.7692 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
Purchase #7 | $154.42 | 9.420% | $168.9664 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.94 | $1,025.2813 | $1,025.28 | $1,025.25 | $1,025.40 |