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 | $34.70 | 4.842% | $36.3802 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 10.310% | $275.2014 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #3 | $146.59 | 11.710% | $163.7557 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
Purchase #4 | $77.95 | 6.752% | $83.2132 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #5 | $52.35 | 5.530% | $55.245 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #6 | $224.37 | 10.769% | $248.5324 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 7.626% | $251.8018 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.40 | $1,114.1297 | $1,114.13 | $1,114.15 | $1,114.10 |