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 | $40.48 | 4.505% | $42.3036 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $225.96 | 11.183% | $251.2291 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $66.87 | 8.254% | $72.3894 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.63 | 12.171% | $248.6046 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #5 | $96.88 | 5.538% | $102.2452 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
Purchase #6 | $155.86 | 9.126% | $170.0838 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $152.56 | 13.326% | $172.8901 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.24 | $1,059.7458 | $1,059.74 | $1,059.80 | $1,059.70 |