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 | $38.77 | 10.689% | $42.9141 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $241.40 | 10.828% | $267.5388 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #3 | $130.59 | 4.814% | $136.8766 | $136.88 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #4 | $34.58 | 10.326% | $38.1507 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $228.42 | 11.248% | $254.1127 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $203.44 | 12.761% | $229.401 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.68 | 3.470% | $229.3723 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.88 | $1,198.3662 | $1,198.36 | $1,198.35 | $1,198.40 |