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 | $35.76 | 6.380% | $38.0415 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $199.34 | 5.700% | $210.7024 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #3 | $192.38 | 9.173% | $210.027 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $134.52 | 5.767% | $142.2778 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #5 | $126.87 | 4.525% | $132.6109 | $132.61 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 6.173% | $154.5454 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 12.591% | $171.8026 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.02 | $1,060.0076 | $1,060.01 | $1,060.05 | $1,059.90 |