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 | $36.69 | 11.289% | $40.8319 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $173.71 | 6.584% | $185.1471 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $250.56 | 5.690% | $264.8169 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.60 | 3.816% | $98.2099 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 5.411% | $143.886 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $191.45 | 13.383% | $217.0718 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #7 | $227.31 | 10.102% | $250.2729 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,110.82 | $1,200.2365 | $1,200.24 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.20 |