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 | $37.74 | 5.495% | $39.8138 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 7.378% | $188.5558 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $202.65 | 7.206% | $217.253 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
Purchase #4 | $248.74 | 5.609% | $262.6918 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #5 | $90.73 | 11.263% | $100.9489 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.81 | 11.797% | $225.6175 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.33 | 6.740% | $48.3852 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.60 | $1,083.2660 | $1,083.27 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.30 |