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 | $40.90 | 5.452% | $43.1299 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
Purchase #2 | $129.54 | 10.134% | $142.6676 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
Purchase #3 | $19.63 | 12.111% | $22.0074 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.79 | 4.176% | $236.2608 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.95 | 3.503% | $195.5689 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
Purchase #6 | $127.51 | 11.487% | $142.1571 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 3.788% | $254.1249 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.17 | $1,035.9166 | $1,035.92 | $1,035.85 | $1,036.00 |