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 | $33.97 | 12.394% | $38.1802 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $225.59 | 5.683% | $238.4103 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #3 | $129.69 | 6.585% | $138.2301 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $240.31 | 3.687% | $249.1702 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #5 | $127.82 | 12.315% | $143.561 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 5.346% | $140.8476 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #7 | $198.97 | 11.167% | $221.189 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.05 | $1,169.5884 | $1,169.59 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.60 |