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 | $33.78 | 10.476% | $37.3188 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #2 | $102.71 | 5.519% | $108.3786 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.50 | 5.425% | $252.4929 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.69 | 12.298% | $137.7784 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 3.867% | $181.2271 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 4.852% | $240.908 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $148.44 | 8.239% | $160.67 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.36 | $1,118.7738 | $1,118.78 | $1,118.80 | $1,118.80 |