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 | $38.88 | 7.509% | $41.7995 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #2 | $182.52 | 11.512% | $203.5317 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.55 | 5.585% | $17.4743 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $249.52 | 13.344% | $282.8159 | $282.82 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 12.222% | $250.0643 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
Purchase #6 | $203.28 | 3.685% | $210.7709 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
Purchase #7 | $116.87 | 11.212% | $129.9735 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.45 | $1,136.4301 | $1,136.42 | $1,136.35 | $1,136.50 |