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 | $38.96 | 3.501% | $40.324 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $145.62 | 7.196% | $156.0988 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #3 | $206.87 | 11.680% | $231.0324 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 12.202% | $148.5554 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
Purchase #5 | $248.78 | 12.846% | $280.7383 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
Purchase #6 | $97.27 | 8.434% | $105.4738 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
Purchase #7 | $135.58 | 8.349% | $146.8996 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,109.1223 | $1,109.12 | $1,109.10 | $1,109.10 |