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 | $38.54 | 4.587% | $40.3078 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.45 | 4.783% | $161.8373 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #3 | $93.87 | 6.801% | $100.2541 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
Purchase #4 | $132.65 | 8.318% | $143.6838 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.70 | 8.302% | $247.6867 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #6 | $134.57 | 12.418% | $151.2809 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.68 | 3.608% | $42.1477 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.46 | $887.1983 | $887.20 | $887.25 | $887.20 |