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 | $39.33 | 10.516% | $43.4659 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.72 | 12.802% | $113.6142 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #3 | $217.41 | 13.506% | $246.7734 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.67 | 5.560% | $38.7089 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #5 | $204.97 | 6.625% | $218.5493 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $128.97 | 5.239% | $135.7267 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #7 | $224.86 | 4.168% | $234.2322 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.93 | $1,031.0706 | $1,031.07 | $1,031.05 | $1,031.00 |