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 | $37.32 | 7.627% | $40.1664 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.43 | 12.714% | $76.0031 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Purchase #3 | $87.64 | 7.547% | $94.2542 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #4 | $172.96 | 3.691% | $179.344 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.36 | 6.240% | $253.2337 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #6 | $212.54 | 8.305% | $230.1914 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.35 | 10.125% | $230.5467 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.60 | $1,103.7395 | $1,103.73 | $1,103.75 | $1,103.70 |