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 | $40.85 | 3.285% | $42.1919 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $195.45 | 11.364% | $217.6609 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
Purchase #3 | $84.50 | 4.748% | $88.5121 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 13.863% | $31.1301 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 9.181% | $272.887 | $272.89 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
Purchase #6 | $92.43 | 11.254% | $102.8321 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 3.746% | $246.2515 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.87 | $1,001.4656 | $1,001.46 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.50 |