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 | $37.85 | 6.669% | $40.3742 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $190.67 | 7.490% | $204.9512 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #3 | $80.56 | 9.680% | $88.3582 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
Purchase #4 | $207.87 | 8.386% | $225.302 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $211.65 | 12.587% | $238.2904 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $197.49 | 13.587% | $224.323 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #7 | $192.40 | 4.295% | $200.6636 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.49 | $1,222.2626 | $1,222.25 | $1,222.20 | $1,222.40 |