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 | $42.29 | 5.405% | $44.5758 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #2 | $232.96 | 8.327% | $252.3586 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
Purchase #3 | $189.66 | 5.545% | $200.1766 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #4 | $233.98 | 9.546% | $256.3157 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $128.85 | 10.656% | $142.5803 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 7.106% | $164.2792 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #7 | $38.77 | 3.250% | $40.03 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.89 | $1,100.3162 | $1,100.33 | $1,100.40 | $1,100.40 |