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 | $37.93 | 7.482% | $40.7679 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $128.62 | 11.713% | $143.6853 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.52 | 9.117% | $272.2687 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
Purchase #4 | $16.83 | 3.339% | $17.392 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #5 | $54.98 | 12.585% | $61.8992 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #6 | $239.85 | 11.851% | $268.2746 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.65 | 12.636% | $174.1916 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.38 | $978.4793 | $978.48 | $978.45 | $978.60 |