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 | $35.58 | 5.550% | $37.5547 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
Purchase #2 | $80.62 | 6.367% | $85.7531 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $210.30 | 6.345% | $223.6435 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 9.143% | $164.2602 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #5 | $149.60 | 4.288% | $156.0148 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #6 | $223.79 | 13.627% | $254.2859 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 7.436% | $117.449 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.71 | $1,038.9612 | $1,038.95 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.00 |