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 | $140.91 | 12.426% | $158.4195 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.32 | 11.157% | $228.2276 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.41 | 5.621% | $216.9561 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $35.48 | 4.228% | $36.9801 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $182.63 | 9.707% | $200.3579 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $215.85 | 5.865% | $228.5096 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #7 | $64.42 | 9.405% | $70.4787 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.02 | $1,139.9295 | $1,139.94 | $1,139.95 | $1,140.00 |