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 | $33.33 | 11.568% | $37.1856 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.29 | 3.259% | $238.8277 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #3 | $166.51 | 11.678% | $185.955 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
Purchase #4 | $181.45 | 10.729% | $200.9178 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $90.90 | 4.817% | $95.2787 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.31 | 7.357% | $139.8969 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
Purchase #7 | $217.50 | 11.517% | $242.5495 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.29 | $1,140.6112 | $1,140.63 | $1,140.65 | $1,140.60 |