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 | $46.31 | 3.660% | $48.0049 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $119.92 | 8.662% | $130.3075 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #3 | $65.57 | 11.771% | $73.2882 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 7.733% | $249.2187 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.43 | 9.271% | $220.1046 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $215.74 | 7.379% | $231.6595 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.66 | 4.465% | $86.3508 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.96 | $1,038.9342 | $1,038.93 | $1,038.90 | $1,039.00 |