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 | $37.84 | 6.206% | $40.1884 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $118.51 | 6.593% | $126.3234 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
Purchase #3 | $237.43 | 8.150% | $256.7805 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $127.84 | 12.503% | $143.8238 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #5 | $171.57 | 9.429% | $187.7473 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #6 | $126.61 | 11.734% | $141.4664 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $235.60 | 6.458% | $250.815 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.40 | $1,147.1448 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 |