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 | $42.57 | 3.405% | $44.0195 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.52 | 12.844% | $237.5592 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #3 | $202.84 | 11.677% | $226.5256 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.99 | 7.337% | $64.3915 | $64.39 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
Purchase #5 | $51.90 | 10.389% | $57.2919 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 12.310% | $165.5786 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #7 | $218.45 | 12.389% | $245.5138 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.70 | $1,040.8801 | $1,040.88 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.90 |