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 | $93.34 | 7.400% | $100.2472 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 12.497% | $186.0588 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.86 | 13.592% | $36.1904 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #4 | $179.84 | 5.874% | $190.4038 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $150.94 | 9.836% | $165.7865 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.61 | 7.148% | $179.5908 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.53 | 6.333% | $181.3297 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.51 | $1,039.6072 | $1,039.61 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.60 |