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 | $40.47 | 3.779% | $41.9994 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 3.441% | $52.3515 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.59 | 8.673% | $224.5076 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 7.727% | $235.3512 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.72 | 13.427% | $275.31 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
Purchase #6 | $100.98 | 13.266% | $114.376 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $105.92 | 9.586% | $116.0735 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.76 | $1,059.9692 | $1,059.97 | $1,059.95 | $1,060.10 |