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 | $46.89 | 6.145% | $49.7714 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $237.25 | 7.766% | $255.6748 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
Purchase #3 | $40.25 | 4.160% | $41.9244 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.70 | 13.714% | $33.7731 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 11.862% | $280.1584 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 7.717% | $185.1763 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $186.44 | 4.208% | $194.2854 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.89 | $1,040.7638 | $1,040.76 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.90 |