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 | $174.40 | 7.451% | $187.3945 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.28 | 13.288% | $97.7449 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $241.58 | 9.868% | $265.4191 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 10.326% | $37.4446 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
Purchase #5 | $250.64 | 11.410% | $279.238 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
Purchase #6 | $139.59 | 13.108% | $157.8875 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $94.39 | 8.446% | $102.3622 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.82 | $1,127.4908 | $1,127.48 | $1,127.50 | $1,127.40 |