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 | $40.73 | 3.624% | $42.2061 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.71 | 13.271% | $155.9855 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #3 | $180.99 | 8.629% | $196.6076 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $212.69 | 8.273% | $230.2858 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #5 | $177.30 | 4.795% | $185.8015 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 6.315% | $187.5716 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 13.705% | $72.1458 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.30 | $1,070.6039 | $1,070.62 | $1,070.60 | $1,070.60 |