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 | $38.95 | 13.271% | $44.1191 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 11.265% | $263.5089 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 10.119% | $148.022 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #4 | $197.27 | 9.853% | $216.707 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.48 | 7.757% | $252.6686 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
Purchase #6 | $198.29 | 7.677% | $213.5127 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $121.50 | 13.482% | $137.8806 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.74 | $1,276.4189 | $1,276.42 | $1,276.35 | $1,276.40 |