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 | $240.97 | 6.286% | $256.1174 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $110.65 | 3.496% | $114.5183 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 5.745% | $261.8986 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #4 | $129.34 | 13.366% | $146.6276 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
Purchase #5 | $115.51 | 3.248% | $119.2618 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
Purchase #6 | $85.60 | 5.589% | $90.3842 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $47.27 | 9.281% | $51.6571 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.01 | $1,040.4650 | $1,040.47 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 |