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 | $42.43 | 3.418% | $43.8803 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #2 | $56.91 | 5.508% | $60.0446 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $139.35 | 12.451% | $156.7005 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #4 | $185.58 | 5.336% | $195.4825 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #5 | $183.33 | 9.341% | $200.4549 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.96 | 11.802% | $279.4603 | $279.46 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
Purchase #7 | $129.64 | 9.546% | $142.0154 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.20 | $1,078.0385 | $1,078.03 | $1,078.05 | $1,078.10 |