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 | $35.47 | 12.826% | $40.0194 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $193.31 | 3.791% | $200.6384 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $58.48 | 5.125% | $61.4771 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #4 | $234.29 | 10.150% | $258.0704 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #5 | $216.36 | 3.326% | $223.5561 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 12.748% | $79.2618 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
Purchase #7 | $197.67 | 12.731% | $222.8354 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.88 | $1,085.8586 | $1,085.87 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.90 |