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 | $37.68 | 6.854% | $40.2626 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 11.718% | $144.6748 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
Purchase #3 | $238.42 | 7.498% | $256.2967 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 8.247% | $171.4199 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #5 | $126.89 | 3.139% | $130.8731 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $248.88 | 10.157% | $274.1587 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
Purchase #7 | $37.87 | 9.625% | $41.515 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.60 | $1,059.2008 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.10 | $1,059.30 |