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 | $37.84 | 6.112% | $40.1528 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $179.90 | 3.159% | $185.583 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 6.758% | $238.839 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $137.58 | 7.732% | $148.2177 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 3.289% | $95.594 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $154.28 | 9.131% | $168.3673 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.78 | 13.652% | $280.4704 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.65 | $1,157.2242 | $1,157.22 | $1,157.20 | $1,157.30 |