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 | $35.75 | 13.543% | $40.5916 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $119.64 | 11.550% | $133.4584 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #3 | $226.64 | 6.604% | $241.6073 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 6.215% | $169.3598 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.27 | 4.742% | $200.34 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $22.74 | 13.857% | $25.8911 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #7 | $115.72 | 13.251% | $131.0541 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.21 | $942.3023 | $942.30 | $942.30 | $942.40 |