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 | $38.99 | 12.871% | $44.0084 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $169.56 | 11.445% | $188.9661 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
Purchase #3 | $116.51 | 4.240% | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.63 | 11.545% | $91.0542 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
Purchase #5 | $212.64 | 3.716% | $220.5417 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 7.646% | $216.0671 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #7 | $228.93 | 11.618% | $255.5271 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.98 | $1,137.6146 | $1,137.62 | $1,137.60 | $1,137.70 |