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 | $36.30 | 9.790% | $39.8538 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $205.61 | 5.382% | $216.6759 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #3 | $134.48 | 9.394% | $147.1131 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
Purchase #4 | $143.28 | 13.658% | $162.8492 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 12.669% | $141.4672 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #6 | $166.89 | 11.285% | $185.7235 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 12.717% | $250.2205 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.11 | $1,143.9032 | $1,143.90 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.90 |