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 | $35.46 | 6.275% | $37.6851 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 10.144% | $61.1409 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.28 | 8.493% | $180.4022 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #4 | $215.59 | 6.349% | $229.2778 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 4.490% | $261.528 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $241.36 | 13.710% | $274.4505 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
Purchase #7 | $123.46 | 7.173% | $132.3158 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.95 | $1,176.8003 | $1,176.81 | $1,176.85 | $1,176.80 |