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 | $39.99 | 3.552% | $41.4104 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $124.73 | 13.212% | $141.2093 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 12.365% | $183.6269 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.60 | 5.475% | $233.7326 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
Purchase #5 | $144.28 | 12.341% | $162.0856 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $79.45 | 8.292% | $86.038 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #7 | $165.45 | 4.843% | $173.4627 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.92 | $1,021.5655 | $1,021.57 | $1,021.60 | $1,021.50 |