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 | $37.72 | 7.270% | $40.4622 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.27 | 13.427% | $103.5248 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.94 | 5.668% | $231.3495 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
Purchase #4 | $22.95 | 12.759% | $25.8782 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.63 | 7.586% | $165.2844 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #6 | $136.94 | 12.582% | $154.1698 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #7 | $198.96 | 9.422% | $217.706 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.41 | $938.3749 | $938.37 | $938.35 | $938.40 |