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 | $38.80 | 13.800% | $44.1544 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
Purchase #2 | $141.85 | 9.493% | $155.3158 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.25 | 4.830% | $165.8935 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.47 | 6.112% | $74.7771 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #5 | $165.29 | 4.238% | $172.295 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $181.78 | 13.568% | $206.4439 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
Purchase #7 | $206.39 | 6.450% | $219.7022 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.83 | $1,038.5819 | $1,038.58 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 |