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 | $39.56 | 7.578% | $42.5579 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $155.48 | 10.294% | $171.4851 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #3 | $17.36 | 7.412% | $18.6467 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $173.97 | 5.741% | $183.9576 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #5 | $200.30 | 12.289% | $224.9149 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
Purchase #6 | $243.44 | 8.392% | $263.8695 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.43 | 4.562% | $193.8893 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.54 | $1,099.3210 | $1,099.33 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.40 |