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 | $39.81 | 5.820% | $42.1269 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $53.68 | 9.163% | $58.5987 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #3 | $173.85 | 6.511% | $185.1694 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.56 | 6.333% | $265.3646 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #5 | $155.91 | 3.687% | $161.6584 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
Purchase #6 | $86.78 | 13.759% | $98.7201 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #7 | $199.96 | 11.289% | $222.5335 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.55 | $1,034.1716 | $1,034.17 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.20 |