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 | $36.51 | 10.686% | $40.4115 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 13.806% | $191.9111 | $191.91 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #3 | $193.28 | 7.602% | $207.9731 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
Purchase #4 | $176.45 | 11.685% | $197.0682 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
Purchase #5 | $234.30 | 7.351% | $251.5234 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 13.368% | $88.2116 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 4.661% | $240.04 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.33 | $1,217.1389 | $1,217.13 | $1,217.05 | $1,217.10 |