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 | $36.40 | 9.333% | $39.7972 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.38 | 10.246% | $91.9231 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 8.624% | $50.5536 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.33 | 11.333% | $256.4333 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.40 | 7.324% | $245.128 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #6 | $162.97 | 10.624% | $180.2839 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $214.31 | 10.162% | $236.0882 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.33 | $1,100.2073 | $1,100.20 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.20 |