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 | $196.46 | 5.629% | $207.5187 | $207.52 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.27 | 3.327% | $125.3047 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.33 | 7.455% | $41.1875 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.86 | 10.435% | $164.3935 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 3.621% | $251.5503 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
Purchase #6 | $98.44 | 12.718% | $110.9596 | $110.96 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
Purchase #7 | $128.75 | 9.417% | $140.8744 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.87 | $1,041.7887 | $1,041.78 | $1,041.75 | $1,041.90 |