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 | $37.95 | 9.677% | $41.6224 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.26 | 6.596% | $263.5693 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 3.655% | $178.9707 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $180.39 | 6.744% | $192.5555 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
Purchase #5 | $128.83 | 9.332% | $140.8524 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 11.648% | $184.677 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 6.695% | $245.8253 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.90 | $1,248.0726 | $1,248.08 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.20 |