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 | $38.88 | 8.760% | $42.2859 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $144.58 | 12.672% | $162.9012 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #3 | $166.79 | 8.298% | $180.6302 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 11.433% | $276.131 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 13.650% | $20.1615 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #6 | $188.38 | 5.556% | $198.8464 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $170.37 | 3.477% | $176.2938 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.54 | $1,057.2500 | $1,057.25 | $1,057.30 | $1,057.20 |