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 | $36.94 | 9.144% | $40.3178 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $136.81 | 10.749% | $151.5157 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.61 | 4.480% | $169.8949 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 6.352% | $252.5541 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
Purchase #5 | $184.94 | 12.563% | $208.174 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.39 | 6.403% | $181.3001 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
Purchase #7 | $128.58 | 12.191% | $144.2552 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.74 | $1,148.0118 | $1,148.01 | $1,147.95 | $1,148.10 |