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 | $38.98 | 8.673% | $42.3607 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $164.75 | 11.107% | $183.0488 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
Purchase #3 | $184.31 | 9.539% | $201.8913 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #4 | $141.73 | 8.632% | $153.9641 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
Purchase #5 | $218.51 | 9.534% | $239.3427 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $119.36 | 10.273% | $131.6219 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #7 | $123.78 | 4.402% | $129.2288 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.42 | $1,081.4583 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.40 |