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 | $42.79 | 3.797% | $44.4147 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 4.609% | $159.2672 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.65 | 11.602% | $244.0178 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Purchase #4 | $93.91 | 8.697% | $102.0774 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
Purchase #5 | $124.54 | 12.214% | $139.7513 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $219.61 | 12.659% | $247.4104 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $54.48 | 11.233% | $60.5997 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.23 | $997.5385 | $997.54 | $997.50 | $997.60 |