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 | $39.85 | 5.179% | $41.9138 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #2 | $118.99 | 5.620% | $125.6772 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #3 | $77.90 | 6.507% | $82.969 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 5.374% | $190.1895 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.86 | 9.434% | $259.2054 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.53 | 13.614% | $223.2856 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 7.458% | $265.4105 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.61 | $1,188.6510 | $1,188.66 | $1,188.65 | $1,188.70 |