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 | $38.54 | 9.800% | $42.3169 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $166.90 | 6.505% | $177.7568 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #3 | $107.92 | 12.786% | $121.7187 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
Purchase #4 | $96.96 | 9.440% | $106.113 | $106.11 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
Purchase #5 | $198.38 | 3.443% | $205.2102 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 12.199% | $273.2382 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
Purchase #7 | $149.76 | 11.614% | $167.1531 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.99 | $1,093.5069 | $1,093.51 | $1,093.45 | $1,093.50 |