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 | $35.25 | 11.567% | $39.3274 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $213.43 | 3.253% | $220.3729 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.38 | 10.185% | $150.2703 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $106.66 | 6.522% | $113.6164 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.89 | 13.524% | $246.2222 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #6 | $212.97 | 4.589% | $222.7432 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 9.290% | $193.1482 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.31 | $1,185.7006 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.60 |