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 | $36.27 | 12.753% | $40.8955 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 5.105% | $259.0418 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
Purchase #3 | $176.89 | 11.781% | $197.7294 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 7.392% | $226.0279 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
Purchase #5 | $11.86 | 5.746% | $12.5415 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $243.86 | 7.326% | $261.7252 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.65 | 4.528% | $219.143 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.46 | $1,217.1043 | $1,217.11 | $1,217.20 | $1,216.90 |