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 | $36.36 | 11.128% | $40.4061 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 8.735% | $168.4849 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $141.76 | 9.765% | $155.6029 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.29 | 11.676% | $172.3049 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 5.611% | $238.3323 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.30 | 6.862% | $161.6822 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #7 | $68.87 | 6.715% | $73.4946 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.20 | $1,010.3079 | $1,010.29 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.30 |