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 | $83.51 | 3.660% | $86.5665 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $103.97 | 4.865% | $109.0281 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #3 | $101.43 | 12.316% | $113.9221 | $113.92 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.38 | 12.349% | $244.2243 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 10.524% | $212.0513 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 6.798% | $246.3616 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $114.92 | 10.655% | $127.1647 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.75 | $1,139.3186 | $1,139.31 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.40 |