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 | $36.65 | 8.238% | $39.6692 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $9.96 | 13.440% | $11.2986 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #3 | $245.30 | 8.695% | $266.6288 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.91 | 6.455% | $207.4914 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
Purchase #5 | $215.46 | 4.778% | $225.7547 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 7.307% | $169.0836 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.95 | 3.523% | $87.9428 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.80 | $1,007.8691 | $1,007.86 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 |