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 | $36.72 | 8.570% | $39.8669 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $187.98 | 11.792% | $210.1466 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.31 | 13.267% | $166.8536 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 10.711% | $211.7569 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
Purchase #5 | $129.50 | 6.488% | $137.902 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #6 | $86.97 | 3.489% | $90.0044 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Purchase #7 | $201.27 | 11.590% | $224.5972 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.02 | $1,081.1276 | $1,081.13 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.20 |