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 | $38.32 | 4.602% | $40.0835 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $174.77 | 3.512% | $180.9079 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #3 | $69.64 | 12.407% | $78.2802 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $164.50 | 5.602% | $173.7153 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 9.338% | $256.1899 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.87 | 11.327% | $219.1695 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
Purchase #7 | $155.62 | 8.482% | $168.8197 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.03 | $1,117.1660 | $1,117.17 | $1,117.15 | $1,117.20 |