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 | $33.80 | 13.561% | $38.3836 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $123.34 | 4.283% | $128.6227 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.43 | 8.718% | $174.4163 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $169.48 | 6.576% | $180.625 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 12.739% | $277.1688 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
Purchase #6 | $89.70 | 3.698% | $93.0171 | $93.02 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 11.222% | $159.6592 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.15 | $1,051.8927 | $1,051.90 | $1,051.85 | $1,051.90 |