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 | $38.71 | 6.579% | $41.2567 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
Purchase #2 | $241.65 | 11.833% | $270.2444 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $123.59 | 10.521% | $136.5929 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
Purchase #4 | $25.74 | 5.729% | $27.2146 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.47 | 5.335% | $246.979 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
Purchase #6 | $170.77 | 8.189% | $184.7544 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 5.493% | $216.6088 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.26 | $1,123.6508 | $1,123.64 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.70 |