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 | $36.91 | 10.683% | $40.8531 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 11.444% | $152.2771 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.80 | 6.382% | $228.5085 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.48 | 10.186% | $165.8079 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #5 | $154.52 | 12.704% | $174.1502 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #6 | $185.40 | 5.545% | $195.6804 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.65 | 11.476% | $228.1356 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.40 | $1,185.4128 | $1,185.42 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 |