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 | $36.69 | 3.334% | $37.9132 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 6.380% | $254.9184 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #3 | $245.75 | 7.126% | $263.2621 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 11.153% | $40.3041 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 13.829% | $103.9259 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $163.26 | 13.757% | $185.7197 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #7 | $234.91 | 10.495% | $259.5638 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.80 | $1,145.6072 | $1,145.60 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.60 |