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 | $40.62 | 5.127% | $42.7026 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $178.88 | 6.125% | $189.8364 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #3 | $89.79 | 10.813% | $99.499 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #4 | $112.80 | 9.549% | $123.5713 | $123.57 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $74.59 | 5.860% | $78.961 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 13.480% | $282.5425 | $282.54 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.76 | 9.734% | $226.886 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.42 | $1,043.9988 | $1,044.00 | $1,044.00 | $1,044.00 |