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 | $40.91 | 13.373% | $46.3809 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $246.73 | 8.353% | $267.3394 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
Purchase #3 | $133.46 | 12.580% | $150.2493 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 10.297% | $264.0731 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.71 | 5.280% | $87.0771 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #6 | $144.72 | 9.775% | $158.8664 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $223.61 | 5.436% | $235.7654 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,111.56 | $1,209.7516 | $1,209.76 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.80 |