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 | $36.49 | 9.829% | $40.0766 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $181.60 | 3.257% | $187.5147 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $197.40 | 9.142% | $215.4463 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
Purchase #4 | $184.95 | 3.168% | $190.8092 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 10.780% | $86.8737 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 13.440% | $282.8513 | $282.85 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
Purchase #7 | $130.87 | 10.402% | $144.4831 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.07 | $1,148.0549 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.10 |