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 | $38.80 | 3.181% | $40.0342 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $209.61 | 7.601% | $225.5425 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #3 | $65.41 | 7.383% | $70.2392 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
Purchase #4 | $31.93 | 7.315% | $34.2657 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
Purchase #5 | $230.36 | 12.526% | $259.2149 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $107.87 | 9.757% | $118.3949 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.72 | 9.368% | $250.1465 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.70 | $997.8379 | $997.83 | $997.85 | $997.70 |