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 | $38.65 | 3.735% | $40.0936 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.78 | 10.611% | $178.9465 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 12.372% | $266.1306 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $155.84 | 3.366% | $161.0856 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 6.295% | $176.758 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
Purchase #6 | $202.82 | 10.300% | $223.7105 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.57 | 13.122% | $231.4137 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.78 | $1,278.1385 | $1,278.14 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.10 |