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 | $36.62 | 10.660% | $40.5237 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.94 | 8.118% | $268.0678 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.36 | 10.224% | $216.4358 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
Purchase #4 | $193.49 | 7.169% | $207.3613 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 11.824% | $242.222 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $143.56 | 7.792% | $154.7462 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $8.74 | 13.117% | $9.8864 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.32 | $1,139.2432 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.20 |