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 | $42.96 | 3.401% | $44.4211 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.76 | 12.736% | $135.0126 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #3 | $59.88 | 9.617% | $65.6387 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.59 | 3.316% | $171.081 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $116.50 | 8.390% | $126.2744 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.46 | 7.487% | $244.4899 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 8.344% | $264.316 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.11 | $1,051.2337 | $1,051.23 | $1,051.20 | $1,051.20 |