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 | $37.60 | 5.372% | $39.6199 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $239.52 | 11.575% | $267.2444 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.35 | 12.279% | $254.1435 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #4 | $237.59 | 4.249% | $247.6852 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #5 | $58.85 | 9.645% | $64.5261 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
Purchase #6 | $32.52 | 4.198% | $33.8852 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #7 | $208.96 | 12.687% | $235.4708 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.39 | $1,142.5751 | $1,142.58 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.50 |