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 | $36.39 | 8.212% | $39.3783 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 12.405% | $186.8733 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #3 | $40.73 | 6.590% | $43.4141 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #4 | $231.68 | 13.329% | $262.5606 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.56 | 3.241% | $104.8516 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.99 | 4.333% | $173.1823 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.82 | 12.664% | $194.7059 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.42 | $1,004.9661 | $1,004.96 | $1,004.95 | $1,005.10 |