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 | $37.49 | 5.201% | $39.4399 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $133.75 | 4.717% | $140.059 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 9.366% | $261.6582 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $81.78 | 5.527% | $86.3 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.55 | 5.285% | $227.9947 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
Purchase #6 | $112.39 | 13.197% | $127.2221 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #7 | $129.72 | 10.461% | $143.29 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.93 | $1,025.9639 | $1,025.96 | $1,025.95 | $1,026.00 |