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 | $51.64 | 11.142% | $57.3937 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 10.115% | $138.0732 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
Purchase #3 | $33.27 | 7.823% | $35.8727 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 7.454% | $22.4579 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.94 | 9.159% | $265.1909 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #6 | $183.93 | 8.252% | $199.1079 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #7 | $212.42 | 13.159% | $240.3723 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.49 | $958.4686 | $958.46 | $958.40 | $958.60 |