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 | $39.90 | 10.173% | $43.959 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.65 | 3.513% | $191.1368 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.32 | 11.730% | $185.8293 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $109.75 | 10.258% | $121.0082 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
Purchase #5 | $48.65 | 3.363% | $50.2861 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #6 | $181.32 | 8.276% | $196.326 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #7 | $232.71 | 11.111% | $258.5664 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.30 | $1,047.1118 | $1,047.13 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.10 |