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 | $35.69 | 12.496% | $40.1498 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $114.73 | 3.839% | $119.1345 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
Purchase #3 | $162.73 | 11.106% | $180.8028 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 7.730% | $10.439 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
Purchase #5 | $198.39 | 8.636% | $215.523 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $23.93 | 3.448% | $24.7551 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #7 | $224.92 | 11.800% | $251.4606 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.08 | $842.2648 | $842.26 | $842.25 | $842.20 |