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 | $38.98 | 4.558% | $40.7567 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $50.39 | 7.274% | $54.0554 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #3 | $243.85 | 11.599% | $272.1342 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
Purchase #4 | $159.62 | 8.425% | $173.068 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
Purchase #5 | $208.50 | 7.163% | $223.4349 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.45 | 8.160% | $249.2547 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #7 | $113.64 | 5.143% | $119.4845 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.43 | $1,132.1884 | $1,132.18 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.30 |