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 | $36.62 | 7.347% | $39.3105 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $143.44 | 11.503% | $159.9399 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $50.80 | 13.813% | $57.817 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 12.318% | $259.8252 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 9.324% | $162.3243 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $66.75 | 8.503% | $72.4258 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.62 | 3.564% | $255.4095 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.04 | $1,007.0522 | $1,007.06 | $1,007.05 | $1,006.90 |