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 | $42.82 | 3.661% | $44.3876 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $233.28 | 10.306% | $257.3218 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #3 | $133.62 | 9.145% | $145.8395 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 3.450% | $40.0972 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.49 | 10.440% | $254.5532 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 8.433% | $70.4164 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.75 | 3.507% | $158.1069 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.66 | $970.7226 | $970.73 | $970.70 | $970.70 |