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 | $37.66 | 6.712% | $40.1877 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $203.33 | 4.544% | $212.5693 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 6.849% | $215.2153 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #4 | $58.32 | 12.155% | $65.4088 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #5 | $156.37 | 13.734% | $177.8459 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.31 | 7.141% | $168.5435 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $166.54 | 4.199% | $173.533 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.95 | $1,053.3035 | $1,053.31 | $1,053.30 | $1,053.20 |