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 | $38.28 | 5.390% | $40.3433 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $131.30 | 9.296% | $143.5056 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.60 | 12.655% | $262.0355 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
Purchase #4 | $173.71 | 6.818% | $185.5535 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.69 | 6.659% | $30.6005 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.26 | 4.741% | $182.5217 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 12.665% | $217.1618 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.59 | $1,061.7219 | $1,061.72 | $1,061.70 | $1,061.70 |