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 | $40.42 | 9.779% | $44.3727 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $32.79 | 12.507% | $36.891 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 13.416% | $259.1442 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
Purchase #4 | $196.93 | 6.614% | $209.955 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
Purchase #5 | $29.94 | 13.144% | $33.8753 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.76 | 7.815% | $261.7317 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #7 | $215.68 | 3.480% | $223.1857 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.01 | $1,069.1556 | $1,069.16 | $1,069.20 | $1,069.20 |