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 | $38.48 | 6.430% | $40.9543 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
Purchase #2 | $232.44 | 8.238% | $251.5884 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #3 | $132.49 | 10.859% | $146.8771 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #4 | $180.69 | 10.721% | $200.0618 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #5 | $243.86 | 11.608% | $272.1673 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.69 | 3.793% | $250.8573 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $111.93 | 4.145% | $116.5695 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.58 | $1,279.0757 | $1,279.08 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.30 |