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 | $37.77 | 7.768% | $40.704 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $46.55 | 3.766% | $48.3031 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.57 | 3.437% | $176.4325 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
Purchase #4 | $228.79 | 12.175% | $256.6452 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.84 | 13.183% | $196.7573 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $217.74 | 13.689% | $247.5464 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $99.58 | 3.706% | $103.2704 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.84 | $1,069.6589 | $1,069.66 | $1,069.65 | $1,069.60 |