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 | $34.98 | 11.277% | $38.9247 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #2 | $201.44 | 7.353% | $216.2519 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.88 | 3.405% | $255.2863 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 9.392% | $131.8611 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $131.27 | 10.646% | $145.245 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.99 | 12.180% | $280.4388 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
Purchase #7 | $160.66 | 11.394% | $178.9656 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,145.76 | $1,246.9734 | $1,246.98 | $1,246.95 | $1,247.00 |