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 | $40.98 | 8.301% | $44.3817 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $207.47 | 4.579% | $216.9701 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.31 | 11.368% | $136.2142 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.97 | 5.752% | $169.1715 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 6.276% | $217.7595 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 7.234% | $269.1144 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
Purchase #7 | $148.67 | 13.231% | $168.3405 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.26 | $1,221.9519 | $1,221.94 | $1,221.90 | $1,222.00 |