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 | $35.38 | 10.232% | $39.0001 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #2 | $110.52 | 10.817% | $122.4749 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.62 | 7.139% | $244.9412 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #4 | $231.74 | 11.571% | $258.5546 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.53 | 6.849% | $154.4289 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #6 | $153.25 | 10.483% | $169.3152 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $92.80 | 6.843% | $99.1503 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.84 | $1,087.8652 | $1,087.86 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.90 |