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 | $39.42 | 7.128% | $42.2299 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.98 | 4.753% | $90.0666 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #3 | $25.87 | 4.455% | $27.0225 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
Purchase #4 | $223.96 | 10.629% | $247.7647 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.59 | 6.504% | $264.7583 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
Purchase #6 | $168.42 | 11.345% | $187.5272 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.84 | 3.574% | $223.5541 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.08 | $1,082.9233 | $1,082.92 | $1,082.90 | $1,083.00 |