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 | $36.31 | 8.378% | $39.3521 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.81 | 11.608% | $115.8603 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
Purchase #3 | $84.84 | 4.789% | $88.903 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.80 | 5.685% | $250.2621 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.95 | 3.278% | $217.8649 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
Purchase #6 | $86.26 | 10.548% | $95.3587 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 3.418% | $195.3773 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.89 | $1,002.9784 | $1,002.97 | $1,002.95 | $1,003.20 |