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 | $39.37 | 12.709% | $44.3735 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $206.26 | 9.599% | $226.0589 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.41 | 13.834% | $134.7908 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.48 | 5.618% | $94.507 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #5 | $154.91 | 7.592% | $166.6708 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.44 | 12.567% | $167.0945 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 4.587% | $156.3576 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.37 | $989.8531 | $989.85 | $989.80 | $990.00 |