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 | $37.78 | 5.745% | $39.9505 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $213.88 | 11.461% | $238.3928 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 3.451% | $28.7801 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.55 | 7.834% | $270.1781 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #5 | $111.74 | 5.454% | $117.8343 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
Purchase #6 | $194.28 | 7.276% | $208.4158 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.98 | 7.809% | $182.1756 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.03 | $1,085.7272 | $1,085.73 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.80 |