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 | $36.88 | 6.389% | $39.2363 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $165.51 | 13.749% | $188.266 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $189.86 | 13.607% | $215.6943 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #4 | $152.72 | 4.665% | $159.8444 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $221.45 | 9.429% | $242.3305 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #6 | $146.76 | 6.220% | $155.8885 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #7 | $143.51 | 11.409% | $159.8831 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.69 | $1,161.1431 | $1,161.14 | $1,161.20 | $1,161.10 |