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 | $35.27 | 13.279% | $39.9535 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 3.324% | $28.5174 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 12.498% | $275.5976 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #4 | $99.33 | 12.663% | $111.9082 | $111.91 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 12.405% | $145.7556 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 10.690% | $256.0592 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $233.45 | 3.633% | $241.9312 | $241.93 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.63 | $1,099.7227 | $1,099.73 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.80 |