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 | $37.87 | 5.327% | $39.8873 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $142.66 | 5.125% | $149.9713 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
Purchase #3 | $63.96 | 7.504% | $68.7596 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
Purchase #4 | $104.91 | 13.348% | $118.9134 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $232.89 | 7.427% | $250.1867 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.58 | 12.212% | $257.6163 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $165.51 | 3.857% | $171.8937 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.38 | $1,057.2283 | $1,057.23 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.30 |