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 | $38.57 | 3.587% | $39.9535 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $153.89 | 4.190% | $160.338 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $154.69 | 12.294% | $173.7076 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.27 | 11.673% | $254.916 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #5 | $98.38 | 3.567% | $101.8892 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 5.387% | $247.0271 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 3.193% | $184.3853 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.88 | $1,162.2167 | $1,162.23 | $1,162.25 | $1,162.20 |