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 | $37.90 | 7.843% | $40.8725 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 3.679% | $254.3142 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.25 | 11.560% | $184.3529 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 9.485% | $129.7069 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.74 | 4.562% | $139.8412 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 8.166% | $130.1453 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
Purchase #7 | $211.42 | 12.840% | $238.5663 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.39 | $1,117.7993 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.80 |