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 | $34.77 | 4.670% | $36.3938 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $245.52 | 5.487% | $258.9917 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #3 | $99.59 | 12.831% | $112.3684 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #4 | $223.82 | 9.704% | $245.5395 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
Purchase #5 | $199.48 | 5.697% | $210.8444 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
Purchase #6 | $116.95 | 11.691% | $130.6226 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #7 | $164.26 | 13.284% | $186.0803 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.39 | $1,180.8407 | $1,180.83 | $1,180.85 | $1,180.80 |