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 | $37.84 | 10.186% | $41.6944 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #2 | $195.92 | 6.750% | $209.1446 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
Purchase #3 | $189.40 | 10.585% | $209.448 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.68 | 8.440% | $126.5278 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #5 | $105.90 | 8.608% | $115.0159 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 12.833% | $89.8828 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.81 | 9.419% | $267.8687 | $267.87 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.21 | $1,059.5822 | $1,059.58 | $1,059.60 | $1,059.50 |