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 | $37.80 | 9.806% | $41.5067 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.80 | 6.465% | $99.8642 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 12.392% | $254.2869 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #4 | $181.70 | 3.734% | $188.4847 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #5 | $95.27 | 9.169% | $104.0053 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 13.305% | $270.5837 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #7 | $209.77 | 5.497% | $221.3011 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.40 | $1,180.0326 | $1,180.03 | $1,180.05 | $1,180.10 |