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 | $39.76 | 10.844% | $44.0716 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
Purchase #2 | $128.73 | 3.700% | $133.493 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.98 | 6.242% | $18.0399 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #4 | $228.33 | 6.528% | $243.2354 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #5 | $121.64 | 11.759% | $135.9436 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
Purchase #6 | $95.97 | 3.374% | $99.208 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #7 | $210.74 | 5.714% | $222.7817 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.15 | $896.7732 | $896.77 | $896.80 | $896.70 |