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 | $37.90 | 9.216% | $41.3929 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.77 | 5.860% | $160.6637 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $188.33 | 3.174% | $194.3076 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 3.784% | $75.5236 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #5 | $236.46 | 7.584% | $254.3931 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 4.431% | $248.2638 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $175.84 | 13.202% | $199.0544 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.80 | $1,173.5991 | $1,173.58 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.70 |