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 | $39.54 | 3.240% | $40.8211 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $145.49 | 10.508% | $160.7781 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 13.366% | $250.3461 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $136.31 | 12.630% | $153.526 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.58 | 10.452% | $179.5729 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 11.150% | $266.5044 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.95 | 5.463% | $181.3436 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.47 | $1,232.8922 | $1,232.89 | $1,232.90 | $1,232.80 |