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 | $35.43 | 8.423% | $38.4143 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $190.75 | 5.494% | $201.2298 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.76 | 7.385% | $122.1612 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
Purchase #4 | $247.36 | 8.585% | $268.5959 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #5 | $102.33 | 5.798% | $108.2631 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
Purchase #6 | $139.86 | 10.144% | $154.0474 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $230.78 | 5.102% | $242.5544 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.27 | $1,135.2661 | $1,135.26 | $1,135.25 | $1,135.30 |