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 | $39.76 | 6.193% | $42.2223 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 3.235% | $148.0287 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
Purchase #3 | $145.52 | 4.597% | $152.2096 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
Purchase #4 | $214.69 | 12.225% | $240.9359 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $113.86 | 4.667% | $119.1738 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.26 | 4.367% | $230.9224 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #7 | $111.95 | 13.294% | $126.8326 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.43 | $1,060.3253 | $1,060.32 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.20 |