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 | $36.47 | 7.131% | $39.0707 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #2 | $150.86 | 12.528% | $169.7597 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #3 | $153.79 | 12.795% | $173.4674 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $184.27 | 8.533% | $199.9938 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $201.89 | 5.779% | $213.5572 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 3.316% | $145.4069 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #7 | $124.60 | 8.534% | $135.2334 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.62 | $1,076.4891 | $1,076.49 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.60 |