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 | $41.44 | 3.507% | $42.8933 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $111.78 | 4.807% | $117.1533 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 4.417% | $223.1913 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 10.356% | $235.4556 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #5 | $33.89 | 11.847% | $37.9049 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #6 | $127.97 | 7.574% | $137.6624 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 11.775% | $269.8472 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.61 | $1,064.1080 | $1,064.10 | $1,064.10 | $1,064.20 |