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 | $35.51 | 13.469% | $40.2928 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 11.253% | $176.1357 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $136.29 | 4.265% | $142.1028 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 6.419% | $50.6874 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #5 | $221.76 | 10.506% | $245.0581 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
Purchase #6 | $189.57 | 3.377% | $195.9718 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
Purchase #7 | $149.88 | 9.480% | $164.0886 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.96 | $1,014.3372 | $1,014.34 | $1,014.35 | $1,014.40 |