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 | $37.71 | 7.558% | $40.5601 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 8.567% | $90.7403 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #3 | $165.95 | 4.265% | $173.0278 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #4 | $143.70 | 4.850% | $150.6695 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 11.650% | $275.4852 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #6 | $137.71 | 8.568% | $149.509 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #7 | $193.61 | 12.295% | $217.4143 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.00 | $1,097.4062 | $1,097.41 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.40 |