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 | $34.88 | 9.383% | $38.1528 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $160.82 | 9.550% | $176.1783 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.97 | 8.742% | $205.4898 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.95 | 11.672% | $177.5026 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #5 | $64.37 | 7.635% | $69.2846 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 13.493% | $282.0642 | $282.06 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
Purchase #7 | $182.28 | 9.522% | $199.6367 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.80 | $1,148.3090 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.40 |