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 | $38.99 | 3.211% | $40.242 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $138.68 | 5.140% | $145.8082 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #3 | $232.50 | 4.202% | $242.2697 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $31.82 | 10.185% | $35.0609 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
Purchase #5 | $212.80 | 5.183% | $223.8294 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 3.839% | $227.0751 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
Purchase #7 | $160.39 | 7.652% | $172.663 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.86 | $1,086.9483 | $1,086.95 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 |