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 | $39.87 | 7.428% | $42.8315 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $190.37 | 13.515% | $216.0985 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 8.232% | $247.3751 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 4.352% | $205.2708 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 10.737% | $139.9273 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
Purchase #6 | $34.57 | 11.249% | $38.4588 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #7 | $90.42 | 10.555% | $99.9638 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.86 | $989.9258 | $989.93 | $989.95 | $990.00 |