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 | $72.57 | 5.302% | $76.4177 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #2 | $228.34 | 5.344% | $240.5425 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #3 | $150.51 | 7.777% | $162.2152 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.98 | 11.192% | $261.279 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #5 | $39.36 | 8.388% | $42.6615 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.82 | 7.726% | $247.5759 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #7 | $21.66 | 13.350% | $24.5516 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.24 | $1,055.2434 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.30 |