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 | $43.62 | 8.664% | $47.3992 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $177.43 | 4.194% | $184.8714 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.74 | 13.219% | $202.3676 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
Purchase #4 | $174.63 | 12.297% | $196.1043 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 9.244% | $252.878 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.28 | 7.305% | $265.3438 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 3.170% | $108.1325 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.99 | $1,257.0968 | $1,257.09 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.10 |