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 | $35.50 | 5.405% | $37.4188 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.87 | 11.634% | $156.1425 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.43 | 13.669% | $98.2441 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.61 | 13.459% | $251.4365 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
Purchase #5 | $80.83 | 11.458% | $90.0915 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #6 | $139.87 | 12.326% | $157.1104 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.55 | 4.506% | $196.001 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $891.66 | $986.4448 | $986.44 | $986.45 | $986.30 |