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 | $34.70 | 8.673% | $37.7095 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 9.257% | $153.2439 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.84 | 10.158% | $172.7718 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $98.88 | 7.567% | $106.3622 | $106.36 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.89 | 9.585% | $238.7748 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $199.25 | 8.661% | $216.507 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #7 | $111.80 | 5.373% | $117.807 | $117.81 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.62 | $1,043.1762 | $1,043.17 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.20 |