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 | $73.74 | 6.349% | $78.4218 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.77 | 4.181% | $112.2759 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.68 | 6.590% | $103.0512 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 4.268% | $61.0802 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #5 | $245.54 | 11.817% | $274.5555 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
Purchase #6 | $194.81 | 6.690% | $207.8428 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 4.110% | $202.8792 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.99 | $1,040.1066 | $1,040.11 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.20 |