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 | $41.95 | 3.872% | $43.5743 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #2 | $155.57 | 6.612% | $165.8563 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #3 | $210.89 | 12.353% | $236.9412 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
Purchase #4 | $65.74 | 13.424% | $74.5649 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #5 | $213.46 | 10.407% | $235.6748 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
Purchase #6 | $86.48 | 13.603% | $98.2439 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 4.456% | $228.2886 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.64 | $1,083.1440 | $1,083.13 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.20 |