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 | $37.93 | 5.499% | $40.0158 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 3.441% | $86.456 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 4.504% | $205.5803 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.61 | 3.157% | $173.933 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.70 | 12.466% | $59.2696 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #6 | $241.33 | 8.154% | $261.008 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $209.92 | 11.565% | $234.1972 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.79 | $1,060.4599 | $1,060.47 | $1,060.45 | $1,060.50 |