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 | $36.43 | 11.289% | $40.5426 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.42 | 10.497% | $255.7122 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #3 | $144.61 | 9.870% | $158.883 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #4 | $182.54 | 13.382% | $206.9675 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
Purchase #5 | $212.33 | 3.442% | $219.6384 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
Purchase #6 | $106.78 | 3.811% | $110.8494 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
Purchase #7 | $84.41 | 4.260% | $88.0059 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.52 | $1,080.5990 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.50 |