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 | $36.49 | 10.801% | $40.4313 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $230.47 | 11.708% | $257.4534 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.65 | 11.811% | $90.1756 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #4 | $131.75 | 8.487% | $142.9316 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
Purchase #5 | $94.52 | 7.358% | $101.4748 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.45 | 12.250% | $181.2276 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 7.418% | $240.047 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.80 | $1,053.7413 | $1,053.74 | $1,053.80 | $1,053.70 |