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 | $38.56 | 10.755% | $42.7071 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $234.81 | 6.408% | $249.8566 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #3 | $89.36 | 12.385% | $100.4272 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $94.75 | 13.365% | $107.4133 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
Purchase #5 | $180.54 | 9.360% | $197.4385 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.54 | 13.287% | $230.5844 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.86 | 6.687% | $174.8173 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.42 | $1,103.2444 | $1,103.25 | $1,103.25 | $1,103.20 |