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 | $38.36 | 5.760% | $40.5695 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $124.55 | 11.162% | $138.4523 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.43 | 6.500% | $95.243 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
Purchase #4 | $165.31 | 11.846% | $184.8926 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #5 | $132.51 | 9.145% | $144.628 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #6 | $237.29 | 5.244% | $249.7335 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 3.283% | $228.5756 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.76 | $1,082.0945 | $1,082.09 | $1,082.15 | $1,082.10 |