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 | $36.86 | 10.158% | $40.6042 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $110.34 | 5.830% | $116.7728 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
Purchase #3 | $82.86 | 13.534% | $94.0743 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
Purchase #4 | $206.44 | 5.430% | $217.6497 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $199.70 | 9.103% | $217.8787 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 12.760% | $142.0099 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.47 | 4.240% | $254.8355 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.61 | $1,083.8251 | $1,083.82 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.80 |