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 | $35.52 | 13.694% | $40.3841 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 11.815% | $137.2753 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.54 | 9.164% | $127.2197 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #4 | $174.48 | 13.521% | $198.0714 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
Purchase #5 | $141.99 | 5.483% | $149.7753 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #6 | $129.37 | 8.339% | $140.1582 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #7 | $221.85 | 7.404% | $238.2758 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.52 | $1,031.1598 | $1,031.17 | $1,031.20 | $1,031.30 |