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 | $250.76 | 5.304% | $264.0603 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #2 | $158.59 | 8.689% | $172.3699 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.61 | 8.313% | $198.8735 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.39 | 8.485% | $173.9991 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #5 | $137.81 | 12.308% | $154.7717 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
Purchase #6 | $35.45 | 7.114% | $37.9719 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #7 | $36.80 | 10.860% | $40.7965 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.41 | $1,042.8429 | $1,042.84 | $1,042.75 | $1,043.00 |