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 | 7.411% | $41.7614 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
Purchase #2 | $122.50 | 6.837% | $130.8753 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 10.262% | $148.2252 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $171.87 | 7.490% | $184.7431 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 9.842% | $181.8764 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 13.237% | $270.5458 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
Purchase #7 | $83.48 | 8.300% | $90.4088 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.66 | $1,048.4360 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.40 |