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 | $35.57 | 12.674% | $40.0781 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 8.174% | $184.4583 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 11.298% | $156.83 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #4 | $167.27 | 8.802% | $181.9931 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #5 | $140.55 | 11.190% | $156.2775 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $10.82 | 8.639% | $11.7547 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
Purchase #7 | $102.40 | 8.542% | $111.147 | $111.15 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.04 | $842.5387 | $842.54 | $842.60 | $842.60 |