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 | $36.98 | 8.241% | $40.0275 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $202.89 | 4.791% | $212.6105 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #3 | $118.42 | 5.180% | $124.5542 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
Purchase #4 | $121.31 | 12.330% | $136.2675 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
Purchase #5 | $144.69 | 6.512% | $154.1122 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 3.632% | $252.5719 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
Purchase #7 | $118.64 | 9.146% | $129.4908 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.65 | $1,049.6346 | $1,049.63 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.70 |