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 | $37.44 | 9.365% | $40.9463 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $93.91 | 5.451% | $99.029 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
Purchase #3 | $186.55 | 5.502% | $196.814 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.43 | 5.327% | $7.8258 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #5 | $123.41 | 6.800% | $131.8019 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #6 | $194.87 | 9.794% | $213.9556 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.35 | 11.615% | $195.7169 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.96 | $886.0895 | $886.10 | $886.10 | $886.00 |