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 | $38.47 | 11.455% | $42.8767 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 10.459% | $176.6792 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #3 | $119.33 | 11.218% | $132.7164 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #4 | $225.67 | 10.243% | $248.7854 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #5 | $215.28 | 12.165% | $241.4688 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $138.93 | 8.391% | $150.5876 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #7 | $237.84 | 7.624% | $255.9729 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.47 | $1,249.0870 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.20 |