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 | $235.99 | 9.486% | $258.376 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $12.43 | 5.475% | $13.1105 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.37 | 11.762% | $240.7018 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.62 | 4.365% | $157.1946 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
Purchase #5 | $88.38 | 3.626% | $91.5847 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 6.586% | $173.2555 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $103.56 | 3.718% | $107.4104 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.90 | $1,041.6335 | $1,041.63 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.70 |