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 | $40.59 | 3.657% | $42.0744 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $206.51 | 8.502% | $224.0675 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
Purchase #3 | $238.94 | 11.284% | $265.902 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #4 | $201.91 | 7.725% | $217.5075 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 3.542% | $58.2631 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
Purchase #6 | $99.38 | 12.593% | $111.8949 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.28 | 13.758% | $165.2676 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.88 | $1,084.9770 | $1,084.97 | $1,084.90 | $1,085.10 |