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 | $34.49 | 11.405% | $38.4236 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $74.69 | 9.209% | $81.5682 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #3 | $155.50 | 4.109% | $161.8895 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #4 | $210.65 | 8.561% | $228.6837 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $199.33 | 3.648% | $206.6016 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
Purchase #6 | $175.92 | 11.168% | $195.5667 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
Purchase #7 | $211.76 | 4.538% | $221.3697 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.34 | $1,134.1030 | $1,134.10 | $1,134.05 | $1,134.20 |