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 | $38.62 | 6.248% | $41.033 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
Purchase #2 | $63.51 | 13.453% | $72.054 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $245.84 | 4.552% | $257.0306 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $94.71 | 10.290% | $104.4557 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 5.163% | $220.3691 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #6 | $202.90 | 8.865% | $220.8871 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #7 | $98.31 | 10.355% | $108.49 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.44 | $1,024.3195 | $1,024.32 | $1,024.35 | $1,024.40 |