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 | $37.98 | 5.865% | $40.2075 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $55.91 | 8.231% | $60.512 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.93 | 6.487% | $254.4294 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.68 | 10.814% | $254.5176 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 6.800% | $240.802 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #6 | $88.63 | 9.317% | $96.8877 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
Purchase #7 | $95.96 | 4.864% | $100.6275 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.56 | $1,047.9837 | $1,047.99 | $1,048.00 | $1,047.90 |