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 | $37.86 | 6.357% | $40.2668 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $189.72 | 11.486% | $211.5112 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.53 | 8.250% | $55.7812 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #4 | $202.49 | 6.186% | $215.016 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 7.780% | $267.1974 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
Purchase #6 | $182.43 | 7.667% | $196.4169 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #7 | $72.61 | 8.327% | $78.6562 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.55 | $1,064.8457 | $1,064.86 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.90 |