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 | 10.103% | $40.1766 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $97.61 | 4.302% | $101.8092 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #3 | $145.46 | 12.582% | $163.7618 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
Purchase #4 | $213.31 | 13.630% | $242.3842 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #5 | $103.90 | 9.485% | $113.7549 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.41 | 12.133% | $250.5163 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $53.90 | 5.348% | $56.7826 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.08 | $969.1856 | $969.18 | $969.20 | $969.30 |