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 | $36.28 | 11.222% | $40.3513 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $115.46 | 8.611% | $125.4023 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #3 | $226.53 | 5.460% | $238.8985 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #4 | $142.69 | 13.363% | $161.7577 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.41 | 6.632% | $220.0991 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $236.31 | 5.274% | $248.773 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.37 | 8.398% | $182.5097 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,132.05 | $1,217.7916 | $1,217.79 | $1,217.75 | $1,217.90 |