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 | $237.95 | 11.359% | $264.9787 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 6.415% | $41.4806 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.67 | 7.750% | $178.5094 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $51.70 | 3.789% | $53.6589 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #5 | $212.61 | 8.430% | $230.533 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
Purchase #6 | $210.29 | 7.837% | $226.7704 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #7 | $39.68 | 11.364% | $44.1892 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.88 | $1,040.1202 | $1,040.12 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.20 |