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 | $35.30 | 7.500% | $37.9475 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $170.60 | 8.622% | $185.3091 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #3 | $249.88 | 6.501% | $266.1247 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $151.60 | 11.252% | $168.658 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
Purchase #5 | $236.96 | 9.677% | $259.8906 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $40.79 | 4.568% | $42.6533 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.92 | 9.421% | $168.4208 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.05 | $1,129.0040 | $1,129.00 | $1,128.95 | $1,129.00 |