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 | $35.63 | 13.597% | $40.4746 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.49 | 3.509% | $142.3145 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $133.48 | 7.194% | $143.0826 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #4 | $247.90 | 13.271% | $280.7988 | $280.80 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.95 | 8.512% | $174.6501 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $175.46 | 3.344% | $181.3274 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
Purchase #7 | $231.87 | 9.317% | $253.4733 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,122.78 | $1,216.1213 | $1,216.11 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.20 |