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 | $38.51 | 5.510% | $40.6319 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $194.73 | 9.605% | $213.4338 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
Purchase #3 | $170.33 | 7.380% | $182.9004 | $182.90 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
Purchase #4 | $117.50 | 11.838% | $131.4097 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.78 | 9.361% | $158.3329 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $197.27 | 13.468% | $223.8383 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 13.782% | $188.7416 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.00 | $1,139.2886 | $1,139.28 | $1,139.35 | $1,139.10 |