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 | $205.28 | 12.238% | $230.4022 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 9.531% | $19.5732 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #3 | $157.71 | 7.634% | $169.7496 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.43 | 10.343% | $234.4016 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 8.666% | $41.2822 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #6 | $188.85 | 6.684% | $201.4727 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #7 | $120.55 | 13.441% | $136.7531 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.68 | $1,033.6346 | $1,033.62 | $1,033.60 | $1,033.70 |