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 | $36.58 | 9.799% | $40.1645 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.35 | 3.784% | $99.9959 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 10.116% | $199.8055 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.71 | 9.140% | $272.5335 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
Purchase #5 | $127.30 | 4.232% | $132.6873 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.83 | 13.341% | $278.6262 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
Purchase #7 | $18.29 | 5.194% | $19.24 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.51 | $1,043.0529 | $1,043.06 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.00 |