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 | $38.88 | 4.635% | $40.6821 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $120.98 | 4.797% | $126.7834 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.29 | 8.656% | $52.47 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 6.806% | $159.8565 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.80 | 10.254% | $205.9545 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
Purchase #6 | $240.73 | 11.443% | $268.2767 | $268.28 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.90 | 4.604% | $245.7148 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.25 | $1,099.7380 | $1,099.73 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.90 |