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 | $37.51 | 5.328% | $39.5085 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 3.298% | $144.3176 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $191.88 | 12.600% | $216.0569 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #4 | $39.73 | 3.425% | $41.0908 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #5 | $91.80 | 4.151% | $95.6106 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.36 | 9.309% | $264.9213 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 12.191% | $259.7446 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.51 | $1,061.2503 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.20 | $1,061.20 |