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 | $36.52 | 10.450% | $40.3363 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $250.54 | 3.166% | $258.4721 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.29 | 10.498% | $58.8844 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 10.204% | $65.4281 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
Purchase #5 | $234.72 | 13.704% | $266.886 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 9.251% | $192.0305 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.37 | 12.318% | $170.0158 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.58 | $1,052.0532 | $1,052.06 | $1,052.10 | $1,052.00 |