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 | $239.90 | 6.378% | $255.2008 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $136.56 | 13.579% | $155.1035 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 9.190% | $272.3417 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.50 | 7.210% | $41.2759 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 6.246% | $167.2206 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #6 | $96.45 | 6.306% | $102.5321 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.94 | 12.804% | $42.7978 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.16 | $1,036.4724 | $1,036.47 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.40 |