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 | $38.98 | 3.369% | $40.2932 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $214.51 | 10.390% | $236.7976 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 9.655% | $234.3327 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $106.68 | 3.374% | $110.2794 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 10.309% | $267.3008 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.28 | 4.390% | $100.5067 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #7 | $191.70 | 4.795% | $200.892 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.17 | $1,190.4024 | $1,190.40 | $1,190.45 | $1,190.40 |