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 | $40.36 | 5.610% | $42.6242 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $121.81 | 4.802% | $127.6593 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 6.569% | $214.598 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.73 | 4.567% | $175.3902 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #5 | $189.47 | 5.852% | $200.5578 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $79.47 | 11.664% | $88.7394 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
Purchase #7 | $202.40 | 5.232% | $212.9896 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.61 | $1,062.5585 | $1,062.56 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.60 |