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 | $29.43 | 13.422% | $33.3801 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $115.64 | 6.174% | $122.7796 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #3 | $165.89 | 4.202% | $172.8607 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $225.53 | 5.693% | $238.3694 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 8.248% | $208.3233 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 10.677% | $199.6613 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $189.93 | 11.614% | $211.9885 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.27 | $1,187.3629 | $1,187.36 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.50 |