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 | $35.85 | 9.475% | $39.2468 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 3.316% | $180.6894 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $150.88 | 3.596% | $156.3056 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $233.60 | 9.544% | $255.8948 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #5 | $201.49 | 6.634% | $214.8568 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.37 | 7.580% | $160.6922 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #7 | $147.49 | 7.597% | $158.6948 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.57 | $1,166.3804 | $1,166.38 | $1,166.40 | $1,166.40 |