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 | $35.72 | 12.551% | $40.2032 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $187.40 | 4.568% | $195.9604 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $89.25 | 11.496% | $99.5102 | $99.51 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #4 | $48.48 | 3.795% | $50.3198 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #5 | $211.57 | 8.365% | $229.2678 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.90 | 10.262% | $193.9509 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 5.113% | $233.1301 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.11 | $1,042.3424 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 |