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 | $35.57 | 10.396% | $39.2679 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $227.99 | 10.309% | $251.4935 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #3 | $14.91 | 9.352% | $16.3044 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #4 | $63.52 | 11.550% | $70.8566 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.82 | 5.209% | $254.4164 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $121.39 | 6.206% | $128.9235 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.43 | 10.149% | $200.9448 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.63 | $962.2071 | $962.20 | $962.15 | $962.20 |