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 | $37.37 | 7.200% | $40.0606 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 5.295% | $249.1701 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.31 | 4.791% | $180.5654 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $220.96 | 6.244% | $234.7567 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.67 | 5.566% | $169.6129 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $193.76 | 12.633% | $218.2377 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $139.91 | 6.207% | $148.5942 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.62 | $1,240.9976 | $1,241.00 | $1,240.95 | $1,241.10 |