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 | $239.41 | 8.719% | $260.2842 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 4.705% | $173.7161 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 3.597% | $38.3102 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #4 | $30.91 | 13.111% | $34.9626 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #5 | $166.79 | 9.341% | $182.3699 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
Purchase #6 | $78.31 | 12.190% | $87.856 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.79 | 5.653% | $261.7976 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.10 | $1,039.2966 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.40 |