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 | $35.86 | 11.244% | $39.8921 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $106.72 | 13.765% | $121.41 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
Purchase #3 | $159.52 | 12.407% | $179.3116 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #4 | $71.57 | 9.852% | $78.6211 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.52 | 5.401% | $240.8624 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 4.405% | $180.5684 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #7 | $172.73 | 10.418% | $190.725 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.87 | $1,031.3906 | $1,031.39 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.40 |