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 | $39.90 | 7.207% | $42.7756 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.79 | 11.835% | $111.6001 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #3 | $155.40 | 3.426% | $160.724 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $213.33 | 9.205% | $232.967 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
Purchase #5 | $136.40 | 7.305% | $146.364 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #6 | $229.82 | 8.714% | $249.8465 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.60 | 9.408% | $263.2356 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,115.24 | $1,207.5128 | $1,207.52 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.50 |