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 | $38.92 | 3.283% | $40.1977 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 9.427% | $224.0408 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
Purchase #3 | $58.28 | 11.194% | $64.8039 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 10.388% | $260.4494 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #5 | $209.30 | 12.696% | $235.8727 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 8.320% | $86.2877 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #7 | $135.83 | 6.697% | $144.9265 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.67 | $1,056.5787 | $1,056.58 | $1,056.60 | $1,056.50 |