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 | $35.64 | 7.337% | $38.2549 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $117.60 | 10.257% | $129.6622 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
Purchase #3 | $164.64 | 9.624% | $180.485 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $179.68 | 8.581% | $195.0983 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 12.346% | $206.3234 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.70 | 8.477% | $254.5955 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #7 | $124.38 | 7.157% | $133.2819 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.29 | $1,137.7012 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.80 |