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 | $36.68 | 10.280% | $40.4507 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.57 | 3.608% | $124.9202 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
Purchase #3 | $172.39 | 7.175% | $184.759 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
Purchase #4 | $203.88 | 13.872% | $232.1622 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.32 | 8.276% | $243.9675 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #6 | $121.58 | 10.666% | $134.5477 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.30 | 9.262% | $248.3525 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.72 | $1,209.1598 | $1,209.16 | $1,209.10 | $1,209.30 |