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 | $39.79 | 8.552% | $43.1928 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #2 | $118.83 | 8.842% | $129.3369 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #3 | $88.85 | 13.596% | $100.93 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 8.136% | $262.6515 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
Purchase #5 | $43.51 | 11.693% | $48.5976 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 13.565% | $254.3402 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $197.86 | 8.368% | $214.4169 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.69 | $1,053.4659 | $1,053.47 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.40 |