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 | $35.67 | 13.795% | $40.5907 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $108.40 | 8.305% | $117.4026 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.48 | 6.554% | $220.0127 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #4 | $27.59 | 3.560% | $28.5722 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 7.798% | $265.9916 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 4.304% | $244.8849 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
Purchase #7 | $74.85 | 11.130% | $83.1808 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.52 | $1,000.6355 | $1,000.62 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.70 |