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 | $39.25 | 3.246% | $40.5241 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.90 | 10.155% | $65.9828 | $65.98 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
Purchase #3 | $33.73 | 10.470% | $37.2615 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 5.874% | $264.0286 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #5 | $118.81 | 10.558% | $131.354 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $220.28 | 3.370% | $227.7034 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 13.377% | $254.9735 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.24 | $1,021.8279 | $1,021.81 | $1,021.80 | $1,021.90 |