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 | $38.84 | 4.275% | $40.5004 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 3.675% | $220.4027 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #3 | $162.30 | 12.479% | $182.5534 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.90 | 11.861% | $54.7 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $238.71 | 10.157% | $262.9558 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #6 | $54.73 | 7.835% | $59.0181 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #7 | $224.27 | 5.389% | $236.3559 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.34 | $1,056.4863 | $1,056.49 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.60 |