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 | $39.65 | 3.413% | $41.0033 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.69 | 5.507% | $138.9422 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.75 | 8.375% | $90.7641 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $241.51 | 9.178% | $263.6758 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #5 | $142.82 | 9.673% | $156.635 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.83 | 9.629% | $143.4276 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 6.582% | $147.9571 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.07 | $982.4051 | $982.41 | $982.45 | $982.40 |