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 | $207.48 | 8.742% | $225.6179 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 11.160% | $247.0864 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
Purchase #3 | $50.91 | 11.129% | $56.5758 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.43 | 3.823% | $36.7845 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 8.753% | $272.4045 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #6 | $167.36 | 3.786% | $173.6962 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #7 | $28.56 | 5.591% | $30.1568 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.50 | $1,042.3221 | $1,042.33 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 |