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 | $35.44 | 10.862% | $39.2895 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $117.85 | 10.507% | $130.2325 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.26 | 10.294% | $169.0366 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.28 | 3.284% | $258.4992 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.40 | 9.176% | $199.137 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
Purchase #6 | $166.82 | 4.640% | $174.5604 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $192.62 | 12.457% | $216.6147 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.67 | $1,187.3699 | $1,187.37 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.30 |