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 | $37.52 | 6.246% | $39.8635 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 7.602% | $268.4455 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #3 | $101.30 | 5.195% | $106.5625 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #4 | $69.79 | 7.553% | $75.0612 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
Purchase #5 | $195.84 | 6.812% | $209.1806 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
Purchase #6 | $189.68 | 6.363% | $201.7493 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $158.93 | 11.158% | $176.6634 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.54 | $1,077.5260 | $1,077.52 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.60 |